Many people in California grew up loving the Choose Your Own Adventure series of books, and the name of the books largely became a genre of its own. Multiple video games have been based on the idea of an unfolding story that changes based on the choices made by...
Intellectual Property
Process for recording intellectual property security interests
Similar to how tangible assets can be utilized, intellectual value can also be used to secure a loan based on the intellectual property's inherent value. Filing documents with relevant and specific organizations for the purpose of establishing a lender's security...
Five Invention Mistakes
New inventors can be either giddy or extremely secretive about their product. They either want the world to know about it or nobody at all. Regardless of which camp the inventor is in, many don't know where to begin to bring their idea to market. They feel their...
Beer industry brews many intellectual property disputes
Craft breweries have become a common part of the business landscape in California, and their product names and labels have increasingly become the subject of intellectual property infringement litigation. Their marketing tactics may run afoul of other breweries, but...
Under Armour files trademark infringement lawsuit
Under Armour is an apparel manufacturer that specializes in sportswear and footwear. The company, which is based in Baltimore, filed a lawsuit on Oct. 8 against a company it says has violated its trademark.In the lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for...
‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ theme copyright holders sue Dollywood
Many people in California immediately recognize the melody for "Christmas Time is Here." Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi composed this theme music for the CBS special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" that first broadcasted in 1965. The copyright holder, Lee Mendelson Film...
Why you should file a provisional patent now
New emerging technologies have created an explosion of new innovations, especially in the research and development departments of companies around the world. For business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to launch new inventions, it can feel like a race to get your...
Someone copied my design, what should I do?
Whether you're a graphic designer or fine artist, it's devastating when another person steals a design you worked so hard on. While filing a lawsuit is an option, there are steps you can take beforehand to evaluate and strengthen your legal case. Fast Company offers...
How can intangible assets be protected?
Intangible assets are ideas or concepts that are highly valuable to a business. These assets are often under constant threat due to how easily information can be breached and potentially disseminated to direct competitors. As such, protecting intellectual property is...
Foreign Applicants to the USPTO Must Be Represented
By a United States Certified Attorney The United States Patent and Trademark Office is implementing a revised measure to rules in parts 2, 7, and 11 of title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations this summer for potential parties looking to register their patent or...
