Intellectual Property Law

What Happens If You Claim The Wrong Entity Status In The Patent Office?

By: Mark R. Malek In my last article, I outlined the new filing status in the Patent Office that can…

13 years ago

Intellectual Property and Pinterest

Pinterest, the latest thing in social networking sites, could potentially pose major legal problems for individuals or businesses using this…

13 years ago

Kate Middleton Trademarks Her Name for Charity

Kate Middleton is making news this week and it has nothing to do with her baby bump.  The Duchess of…

13 years ago

IAM, Sun Tzu, and “White Space”

"Hence the saying: If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred…

13 years ago

Can I obtain patent protection for my mobile application?

By: K. Olinga Mitchell Yes. It is certainly possible to obtain patent protection for applications written for mobile devices. Patent…

13 years ago

The Advantages of Registering Business Name with the State

Business owners know that they should file their businesses with the state for tax purposes.  This is a responsibility and…

13 years ago

Is Susan G. Komen for the Cure® a Trademark Bully?

When does fighting to protect a trademark borderline on trademark bullying?  Trademarks are established to protect an individual’s, a corporation’s,…

13 years ago

5 Ways Employers Can Claim Ownership of Their Former Employees’ IP Content

Entrepreneurs who are starting up their own businesses should be careful in protecting their IP inventions from former employees.  They…

13 years ago

Watch Your Assets …

Business assets have value.  Understanding the value of assets on hand is important to starting a business, to conducting a…

13 years ago

Does Facebook Have Control Over Your IP Content?

Does Facebook have the right to use your photos without your permission? Are your intellectual property rights over personal photos…

13 years ago