Month: August 2020

In general, book titles are not eligible for copyright protection. The U.S. Copyright Office views book titles as "short slogans," not intellectual property. The underlying theory to this notion is that there may be other instances where the same or a similar title is...

Generally speaking, the goal of intellectual property laws is to protect ideas, innovations, and all other types of creations or inventions. It's not enough, however, to protect the item or work itself, but also the meaning behind it. Many business owners assume the...

I think it's safe to say most of us utilize numerous mobile applications (apps), every day. Whether it's looking up driving directions, depositing a check, or simply killing some time by playing a game, it's nearly impossible to account for how much these applications...

The protection of intellectual property during the research stage of a project is extremely important. Even after the research is completed, many companies continue to protect that information because it gives them an edge in the market. In some cases, though, the...

As a business owner, one of the most unpleasant tasks you will face is laying off employees. However, sometimes you may have no choice but to let a number of employees go, especially in times of economic uncertainty.Anytime you have to lay off even one employee, you...

If you're thinking of applying for a copyright, you may be concerned with how much personal information the general public will have access to. You're going to be putting a lot of personal information on that application. Does the public have access to see those forms...

A unique trademark helps distinguish your products from your competitors. Consumers are much more likely to recognize a unique trademark over a generic descriptor. Understanding the types of words that can and cannot be registered can help save you time and money....