The Aftermath of Alice and It’s Impact on Software-Related Inventions
The Supreme Court’s 2014 ruling in the case of Alice Corp. v. CLS International caused the software developers’ world to rethink how they develop products and how those…
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How IP Assets Can Help Med Device Startups Raise VC Funding
Have you ever heard the expression, “you have got to spend money to make money?” It is often a necessity in entrepreneurship to invest in yourself in order to get others…
What is Fair Use of Trademarks?
One of the most important trademark rights is the exclusive right to use a given trademark in commerce to identify to consumers the source of a particular good or…
Have a Trademark? Use It or Lose It.
Did you know that even if you hold a certificate of registration for a trademark, you still could potentially face the risk of losing your trademark protection status?…
Aspects of AI That are a Good Fit for Trade Secret Protection
Sometimes in business, the best way to garner and preserve a competitive advantage is by keeping valuable information to one’s self. Just about any valuable business…
The Role Trademarks Play in Medical Device Technologies
Trademarks are one of the primary ways for a medical device company to convey their brand to patients, medical professionals and healthcare systems. Since trademarks are…
How To Put A Stop To Your Competitors Infringing Activities
Sometimes your only legal option for dealing with trademark infringers is to seek help from the court system. Business owners often need to resort to the courts in…
Some Aspects of AI are a Good Fit for Copyright Protection
AI technology is a complicated creature – and this is particularly true when figuring out what IP assets exist in an AI technology. Some elements of AI involve creative…
Who Can Use Inter Partes Review?
Ever since its introduction in 2012 with the enactment of the America Invents Act, Inter Partes Review (IPR) petitions have been a popular alternative, or tangential…
Market Clearance Searches for Medical Device Innovations
No one needs to reinvent the wheel and you shouldn’t waste valuable time, money and resources designing a “new” medical device that already exists. Before committing too…
Using Trade Secret Protection for AI IP
Artificial intelligence innovations often consist of several elements that would be best protected by trade secret. A trade secret is any business information that…
Are There Any Legitimate Defenses to Trademark Infringement?
It’s an unhappy experience when you and your business stand accused of using a trademark belonging to someone else without permission. Trademark infringement is a serious…
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