Intellectual Property (IP) forms the foundation of contemporary legal practice, encompassing the various rights derived from creative efforts in industrial, scientific, literary, and artistic domains. In a law firm, the term "IP" signifies a broad spectrum of legal areas dedicated to protecting the creations of the mind, ensuring that their owners have exclusive rights to their use and distribution. Here's a detailed Read More
Know Your IP Part 3: Things You Might Not Know Can Be Copyrighted
Over the past two months, we’ve been exploring the many great mysteries in the intellectual property world to help clients and readers understand what can and can’t be registered. We previously looked at Things You Might Not Know Can Be Patented and Things You Might Not Know Can Be Trademarked. As we continue highlighting the importance and scope of various IP registrations, we’re exploring things you might not know Read More
Know Your IP Part 2: Things You Might Not Know Can Be Trademarked
Last month, we kicked off an intellectual property series on various pieces of work you might not know can be patented. This month, we’re expanding on this series with a look at words, designs, packaging and other things ideas you might not know are eligible for trademark protection. Trademarks represent a wide-reaching area of intellectual property law. Most businesses have an extensive trademark Read More
How to Know if a Patent Attorney is Trustworthy and Legal Credibility Indicators
Choosing a patent attorney is one of the most critical decisions you will make when protecting your intellectual property (IP). The patent process is inherently complex, requiring a solid grasp of legal principles and a deep understanding of technical subjects and industry trends. Finding a credible patent attorney and a successful track record is critical to ensuring your ideas and inventions are well-protected. Read More
Know Your IP Part 1: Things You Might Not Know Can Be Patented
Over the next three months, we’re diving deeper into ideas, innovations, and inventions that are worthy of patent protection that you and your business might not have considered. It’s important to understand the expanse of IP protections available to create greater value for your business, colleagues, clients, and customers. Today, we are taking a look at patentable products and inventions that you otherwise may have Read More
The Paramount Role of Fair Use in Software Development
Fair use is essential in the intellectual property law landscape, especially in software development. It is a legal doctrine that allows for the limited use of copyrighted material under specific circumstances, such as criticism or commentary. This blog aims to shed light on the pivotal case of Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc. (2021) and highlight the profound benefits of proprietary content, emphasizing the Read More
Do I Really Need a Patent?
Creatives and inventors often grapple with deciding when to opt for a patent application. The process is complex for those who have no previous experience and often costs several thousand dollars. So, do you really need a patent right now? If you find yourself asking this question, you’re not alone. We work with clients who are unsure about this stage in their creative process, and it’s not just the complexities or Read More
Peloton Gets $5.5 Million From Bike Design Firm Asserting Invalid Patent – And What This Means for You
A federal judge on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, found that design firm Villency Design Group must pay exercise company Peloton $5.5 million in legal fees and expenses it incurred defending itself in a patent infringement suit asserting an invalid patent. The case is VR Optics LLC v. Peloton Interactive Inc./ Peloton Interactive Inc. v. Villency Design Group LLC, Civil Action No 16-CV-6392 (JPO) (Southern District of New Read More
