Posts Tagged ‘patent’
The Dangers of DIY Patent and Trademark Filings
Many entrepreneurs, especially those working with limited budgets, often consider handling patent or trademark filings themselves. It’s understandable, as legal fees can be daunting. However, skipping professional help can lead to serious issues down the road. For patents, one of the biggest mistakes people make is not filing early enough. In the United States, once…
Read MoreIntellectual Property: What’s the Difference?
Intellectual property (IP) rights, which include patents, copyrights, and trademarks, are created by the government to encourage innovation. While they all serve to protect various aspects of your creations, they each function differently. A patent protects an invention, such as a new product or technology, ensuring no one can copy or use it without permission.…
Read MoreIntroduction to Patents
Patents are government-granted rights that allow the patent holder to exclude others from making, using, selling, or importing their invention. These intellectual property rights are akin to owning a piece of land—just as you can keep people off your property, a patent lets you prevent others from using your invention without permission. Patent protection is…
Read MoreMark’s Trademark Article Published!
Below please see the article I published in the December edition of Northern Nevada Business Weekly Trademarks are the legal protection for your brand. Trademark law benefits consumers by allowing them to quickly identify and select goods and services that they trust. When I walk into a Starbucks® location, I don’t have to worry about…
Read MoreAn Idea and a Dream
On Saturday, January 26, 2013 I was blessed to get the opportunity to give a presentation at the Nevada Inventor’s Association here in Reno. The turnout was great, with about 40 in attendance. My talk was titled, “An Idea and a Dream”, which describes most of my patent and trademark clients. The member’s asked great…
Read MoreTrademark Law Webinar
I recently performed a webinar with on trademark law with Attorney Garrett Sutton (attorney for the Rich Dad(R) network). Be forewarned that the webinar was thorough and lasted over an hour. However, we did make it very interesting, informative, engaging and fun. Click the following link and then enter your name and an email to…
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