In the United States, innovation is often considered the backbone of the country’s economy. Being able to invent new and exciting consumer products and sell them is what drives the desire to suc...
Three Examples That Illustrate Why It’s Important to Protect Your Business from Intellectual Property Theft
As an inventor or entrepreneur, you may not think that protecting your intellectual property is important — but think again. Intellectual property theft occurs more frequently than you might thi...
Three Questions About Intellectual Property Law That All Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Should Ask
Intellectual property can be confusing for those who are creators or inventors. Individuals and small businesses are especially vulnerable in protecting everything from their products or artistic work...
Flickr’s Creative Commons Wall Art Creates a Stir Among Photographers Over Intellectual Property
Protecting intellectual property on the internet can be tricky for some. For others, it can hit them where it counts — in the wallet.Photo sharing website Flickr came under fire recently when it...
When are Creative Works Automatically Protected Under Copyright Law?
Intellectual property laws are complex and difficult for the average creator to understand. But before you hire a lawyer to protect your work with a copyright that would guarantee compensation for use...
Patent Wars: Useless for Corporations, But Intellectual Property Still Worth Fighting Over for Small Business
Patent wars: we hear about them in the news each day. Much of what shows up in the news concerns the legal battles between smartphone giants like Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Nokia, and other companies ...
Should Washington Redskins Change Their Name? The USPTO Thinks So
The Washington Redskins have been pressured to change their name for many years now, including by a recent coalition of Native American tribal groups, civil rights organizations, and 49 U.S. senators ...