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Software and Intellectual Property

Despite the protestations of some, software is patentable in in the United States. There are some jurisdictions that do not allow for the patenting of software or computer...


Post Date: May 30, 2012

Trademark Litigation

Trademark protection and litigation is put in place in order to ensure that consumers don’t confuse the sources of their purchased goods. Trademarks are typically registered with a...


Post Date: May 4, 2012

Enforcing Your Trademark Rights

Prevent trademark infringement of your business name or product name. As the owner of a trademark, when you can stop others from using your trademark, or a confusingly similar...


Post Date: April 20, 2012

Attorney Tips to Get an International PCT Patent Application to Increase the Value of Your Invention

If you´ve got a great invention, the last thing you want is for someone to patent it first! Inventing and innovation is the first step to cornering the market...


Post Date: April 16, 2012

Ten Tips for Songwriters: Credits, Copyrights, and Coauthors

Songwriters are often ill-equipped to handle the many business and legal issues that arise in their work. Here are ten tips to make your songwriting a success. You may...


Post Date: March 22, 2012

How to Protect Your Invention When Pitching It

If you're trying to license your invention, protect it by filing a provisional patent application or using a nondisclosure agreement. If you've developed a potentially marketable invention, you are...


Post Date: March 12, 2012

Software and Application Development Agreements: Protect Your Copyright

Get your software development agreement in writing and include these important terms. A written software development agreement is key to getting the product you want (if you are the...


Post Date: March 2, 2012

How to Trademark – Selecting a Trademark

How to trademark? This is a question that many people consider when considering some of the legal aspects of securing their intellectual property. You have developed a new product...


Post Date: March 1, 2012