Step 1 Is a trademark application necessary and appropriate for your needs? It’s crucial to learn if a trademark is appropriate for you because trademarks, copyrights, patents, business name registrations, and domain names differ. In short, trademarks usually protect logos and brand names used for goods and services. Patents protect inventions, and copyrights protect original… Read more »
One of the most effective ways to bring value to a company is to create strong patent portfolios. If you are new to patent portfolios, it’s essential to know the various benefits they provide. For example, they protect products from parties who might infringe, help control market share, act as defense tools, and grant leverage… Read more »
Patent protection is the legal protection given to the owner of a patent over their intellectual property. This protection also includes the methods of action they can pursue against anyone who imposes on their patent. However, it is essential to note that patent protections will differ depending on the country the inventor is in, the… Read more »
The difference between an intellectual property (IP) strategy session and a free initial consultation is that the former is personalized while the latter concerns general questions. If you require more specific counsel for your patent or trademark, you will benefit from an IP strategy session. Unlike the free initial consultation, our team can discuss your… Read more »
In short, a patent license agreement is a legal contract created to define the terms under which a licensee may create, sell, and use a patented invention from a licensor (or patent owner). This agreement also spells out how royalties will be paid to the licensor/patent owner. Types of Patent License Agreements Different patent license… Read more »
An inventor can protect their patents by becoming incredibly knowledgeable of the various types of patents and how to use them. The government provides inventors various patents to most effectively protect and accommodate all the different inventions out there. By understanding each patent and its respective application, an inventor can best utilize the U.S. Patent… Read more »
If you seek an attorney specializing in patent applications, there are a few questions to keep in mind before hiring. So, to make sure you choose the right lawyer to help you file your patent, we’ve put together four questions you should ask your candidates. What is your technical background? No matter how simple your… Read more »
One of the easiest ways an inventor can make money is by licensing their invention to other people or companies. However, doing so can prove risky as you may be sabotaging your rights to the invention. In other words, you increase the likelihood of your invention being copied or stolen when you continuously reveal information… Read more »
Avoid legal problems and stress by ensuring you do not infringe on another person or company’s trademarks. Essentially, trademarks are precious symbols and words that businesses create to make their products and services easy to identify. So, you need to make sure that the trademark you are looking to use for your business is not… Read more »
The excitement of creating a new invention may compel you to tell everyone you know. However, you must prioritize protecting your new idea over sharing your success. You most likely put a great deal of time and effort into your invention, and therefore, it is in your best interest to protect it. You can obtain… Read more »
Mr. Stanzione and his team of associates/patent agents were recognized by the Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine 2013 as one of the Top Ten United States Intellectual Property Law Firms for Quality in Consumer Electronics/Discretionary.
Mr. Stanzione and his team of associates/patent agents were selected by the United States Trade & Commerce Institute (USTCI) for the 2013 District of Columbia Excellence Award (Excellence in Law).
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