We are board-certified intellectual property attorneys, inventors, and engineers that help small-size inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses register and protect patents, copyrights, and trademarks so you can profit from them faster.
Intellectual property theft and commercial fraud are serious issues that affect businesses, consumers, and the global economy. Intellectual property (IP) encompasses trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets, all of which protect the unique ideas and innovations that drive industries forward.…
On January 29, 2025, the U.S. Copyright Office released Part 2 of its Artificial Intelligence Report, providing crucial guidance on the copyrightability of works produced using generative AI technologies. The report emphasizes that outputs from generative AI can only be…
On January 14, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) unveiled its comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Strategy, marking a significant milestone in the intersection of intellectual property and emerging technologies. This strategy is designed to harness the transformative potential…
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reaffirmed its lenient stance on the practice of ‘keyword conquesting,’ a digital advertising strategy that has significant implications for trademark owners. Keyword conquesting occurs when one company purchases another’s trademarked terms as keywords…
Trademark disputes can be a tricky area of law, as illustrated by the ongoing controversy surrounding the term “three-peat.” This term, which is widely recognized in sports circles to describe three consecutive championships, is at the center of a potential…
Trademarks play a vital role in protecting a brand’s identity, distinguishing products, or services, and building consumer trust. However, the trademark registry is not immune to misuse. Registrations may sometimes cover marks that are not actively used in commerce, creating…
The Amazon Apex Program is a premier initiative designed to support sellers in maximizing their success on Amazon’s vast e-commerce platform. By offering tailored resources, enhanced visibility, and expert guidance, the Apex Program enables participants to achieve new levels of…
Written by Mark Terry. Navigating the complexities of the U.S. patent system can be daunting, particularly for first-time inventors and small businesses. Recognizing this, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) introduced the First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program,…
Written by Mark Terry Patents grant you the right to exclude others from making, using, selling or importing a patented product or process. Without a patent, others can typically use your ideas and monetize them without any recourse. Patents can…
Written by Mark Terry This is a great Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision that highlights in one, short decision the main arguments every patent practitioner should make when responding to a 35 U.S.C. §102 anticipation rejection. In today’s Ex Parte Farkas decision,…
We are board-certified intellectual property attorneys, inventors, and engineers that help small-size inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses register and protect patents, copyrights, and trademarks so you can profit from them faster.
