Freedom to Operate Ultimate Guide
The Poor Man’s Patent: The Complete Guide
The concept of a “Poor Man’s Patent” has been around a long time. It’s become such a popular term over the years, that I usually field one or two questions about it when I give talks to entrepreneurs and inventors, albeit usually older inventors. And it’s about time I lay it all...
When to Keep Trade Secrets, Secret!
As a business owner, you know what makes your company better.
It is that thing that makes you more desirable to customers, even if very subtle, that is your trade secret.
It’s your how or your ways of doing business that make up your trade secret...
BENEFITS OF COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION
As long as humans keep creating, and as long as people want to make money with those creations, there will be a need for copyrights. So what are the benefits of copyright registration?
No matter if you’re a starving artist, a startup company, or a...
What’s the Difference Between Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets?
As you probably guessed, a LOT! … well, at least to an Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney like me.
From where I stand, the differences are MASSIVE. But to you, these terms may seem like legalese that all blends together…
Plus, with social media, news outlets,...
Top Advantages of Trademarks
When it comes to how customers interact with your brand, trademarks are one of the most important to get right. So what are some benefits of trademarks?
Short, sweet, and to the point, a strong trademark goes a long way to adding value to your...
Confidentiality Agreements: What Are They? When Do You Need Them? Ultimate Guide
Actually, before reading this article, could you sign this confidentiality agreement first, please? :)
Kidding, of course. But, unfortunately, that’s how confidentiality agreements have gotten their reputation: a bump in the road, a formal contract, red tape before you can gain the...
Everything You Need to Know About Invent Help: Review
If you are an aspiring inventor and entrepreneur, you are likely spending some time shopping around for services to help you on your journey. This could be anything from patent attorneys to investors and even people who can help make sure your finished product ends up on store shelves.
How Long do Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets Last?
For those that want “just the facts, man,” I’m going to deliver those first. Then I’ll dive deeper into each category below for those who might want to know how to take advantage of each type:
Patents Utility & Plant Patents: 20 years from the date of filing
Everything You Need to Know About Davison Inventing: Review
If you are an aspiring inventor and entrepreneur, you are likely spending some time shopping around for services to help you on your journey. This could be anything from patent attorneys to investors and even people who can help make sure your finished product ends up on store shelves.
Copyright Infringement: Everything You Need to Know
Did you know a large part of copyright infringement happens without people even knowing they did it?
Understanding the above sentence will require a fair amount of background on what copyright law is, so I’ll go over the fundamentals.
An author is given copyright (under common...