In order to obtain federal registration of a trademark, one critical requirement is that the trademark applicant must make a lawful use of the mark in commerce.  This requirement can

Under the Copyright Act, a copyright holder has the exclusive right to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies or phono records. This includes the synchronization right, or synch right, which

For startup founders and small business owners, the process of developing IP (particularly patents) can seem daunting. However, acquiring IP through licensing can be the boost that your business needs.

How can a startup build a solid foundation for success? Prioritize protecting your intellectual property. This is an often-overlooked step, but having the foresight in this respect significantly pays off.

The legal test to determine trademark infringement relies on two elements: 1.  The trademarks are entitled to trademark protection (that is, the trademarks are validly registered and are active); and

Short answer: Yes and No. Here’s why the short answer includes “no”: One thing to know is that federal law does not by itself create trademark rights. Trademark rights are

A Standard Essential Patent (SEP) refers to an invention that is critical to a standard for interoperability of (typically) electronic devices. These standards are adopted by standard setting organizations (SSOs)

Understanding Patents A patent is an intellectual property right granted to an inventor by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) government that provides the inventor (or joint inventors)

A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, or any combination of therein, that identifies and links the source of goods or services as originating from a specific individual or