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...
Intellectual Property
5 steps to help protect trade secrets during layoffs
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...
Is a copyright public record?
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...
The importance of creating a unique trademark
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....
Washington football case making waves across the country
The National Football League (NFL) is the most popular sports league throughout the United States. Accordingly, any big news relating to one of America's favorite pastime tends to make waves nationally. While some of the biggest news lately surrounds the Redskins...
What is defensive domain name registration?
Your domain name is an important part of your brand, whether or not you consider yourself an eCommerce company. Your domain name will always be a way that many potential buyers will discover your company. Many people who seek to infringe on a brand's intellectual...
Can sounds be trademarked?
Trademarking a sound is a relatively new phenomenon. The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) successfully registered the first sound in 1978. However, over the years, it has been proven to be somewhat challenging for other companies to trademark sounds. A prospective...
What copyright protections cover
Copyrights are used to protect a person's rights to their artistic works. Artists may be delighted to find out that copyrights can be utilized to protect their rights for a variety of dramatic, literary and other creative works, including computer software,...
Registering a patent is often a complex process
A company's leadership often worries about safeguarding any tangible property such as computers, office furniture, and other items within their office building that they deem to be valuable. However, only a few business owners realize just how important it is to...
Do you know what the fair use concept is?
Most of us have probably heard that the reproduction of any copyrighted work is unlawful. Additionally, many individuals have likely come across the signs posted alongside photocopiers that highlight how anyone who violates copyright laws may be subject to significant...
