A cease and desist letter is correspondence sent from another party that alleges you are infringing a trademark or service mark (“mark”) and demands you stop using it to sell your products or services. You should take a cease and…
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Examples of Patent Eligible Claims for Software Inventions
Software inventions can be patentable and protected under United States patent law. However, one of the major challenges a software patent application will face during examination is whether a claim of the patent recites “patentable subject matter” under United…
Concepts to Consider When Creating a Trademark
Whether it is for creating your new business name or for creating a name for a new line of goods or services, there are basic concepts one should consider before creating a trademark. Many people pay professional companies thousands of…
Derek Fahey is the Patent Attorney to Protect Your Invention
Reason no. 1: Derek is a registered patent attorney licensed to practice by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. To become a registered patent attorney, Derek took and passed the Patent Bar Examination - an exam that only a...
Eight Patent Law Concepts Every Business or Inventor Should Know
Few areas of law are as specialized as patent law. Most lawyers not specializing in patent law receive only a few hours of training on the subject. Doing something – or not doing something – may eliminate a persons or…
What is An Intellectual Property Audit and How Will It Help My Business?
An intellectual property audit (“IP Audit”) is a systematic review of the intellectual property assets owned, used or acquired by a business. An IP Audits purpose is to uncover under-utilized IP assets, identify any threats to a companys bottom line,…
How to Select a Good Trademark
A trademark is one of the most important assets a business will ever own. A good trademark will distinguish a business from the competition. A poor trademark may lead to legal disputes and dull your marketing efforts. Following the guidelines…
What Is A Domain Dispute And The UDRP?
Because conducting business on the internet is commonplace in todays marketplace, businesses have realized that it is extremely valuable to have a domain name that is the same as their business name or the name of their products. When a…
Are Apps Patentable?
Yes. Apps for iPhones, Android phones and other smart phones and devices may be patentable under the United States patent laws. An app is a piece of software and like other types of software may be granted patent protection. However,…
Why Register Trademarks?
Businesses use trademarks and service marks to develop their brands and increase their market share. A trademark or service mark (also collectively known as marks) includes any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination thereof, used to identify and distinguish…