Intellectual Property

While the cannabis industry is rapidly growing, some estimates project sales to be upwards of $25 billion by 2035. Although, 33 states and the District of Columbia has legalized medical and recreational marijuana, marijuana is still considered a Schedule I drug under...

Patented or patent pending products often display a patent marking as an indicator of the intellectual property type protection granted to that product. Essentially, a patent marking gives constructive notice to the public and as such, potential infringers become...

You’ve created a unique invention or process. You probably know that one of the next steps you should take is to get patent protection for your idea. However, doing so is easier said than done. The application process involves more than filling out a few forms. The...

Many entrepreneurs believe that the moment they get a patent for their invention or product, they instantly will start making a profit. However, just because filing for a patent is a complicated and expensive process, that doesn’t mean having one will become quickly...

Once you have created a strong trademark, it’s important to also obtain the legal benefit of trademark protection. While individuals and businesses aren’t required to have trademark protection, you leave yourself vulnerable to copycats and have little recourse for...

Branding is an extremely pivotal contributing component of success for any business. Many commercials, for instance, are not even designed to sell products, but instead to create brand awareness. This way, when a consumer decides that they want to buy a certain type...

In many industries, the client list is one of the most valuable pieces of information to have and protect. If someone were to steal that list, it could result in an abundance of negative repercussions for the company. Many instances of this theft qualify as...

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...