International IP: Patents In International Intellectual Property Part I of our III Part International IP blog series we review what to know about International IP rules and in International Intellectual Property Part II: Copyrights we address International Copyright Law. Here we will discuss International IP Patents. A patent is a government authority or license conferring a right or…

Last Friday, we attended Synapse Orlando 2021. Synapse Orlando is the annual gathering for all of the doers, creators, innovators, thought leaders making Orlando one of the world’s fastest growing innovation communities and hottest destinations to live, work and play. We met with industry leaders and innovators from all over Florida for a fun-filled weekend of work…

International Copyright Law In International Intellectual Property Part I of our III Part International Intellectual Property blog series we discuss what to know about International IP rules. Here we will discuss International Copyright Law. Copyright laws internationally are complex and require a deeper understanding of the history of copyright around the world. Copyrights are the exclusive…

What is a patent attorney? A patent attorney is an attorney that has passed the patent bar exam, is licensed at the USPTO to write, and prosecute patent applications and can file PCT applications with the USPTO as the receiving entity. The patent bar exam is a federal exam that grants them the right to…

What to know about International IP Rules? International intellectual property law refers to global laws that govern the creation, protection, sharing, and use of intellectual property. The growth of global business has prompted rights holders to protect their intellectual property not only in the US but also worldwide. As IP rights are territorial and typically…

When posting on social media, it is important to understand copyright law and how to protect your business to avoid potential litigation. Creative Commons & Fair Use Social media has dominated the way businesses communicate with their clients and leads. Companies are taking the initiative to track trends, news, and buzz to create engaging posts…

As an entrepreneur or investor, it is important to conduct due diligence to reduce risk. Risks inevitably come with intellectual property, but proactively being diligent to protect your IP can avoid issues in the future. Many become dead set on a particular name for their business or a certain logo and get started on branding,…

Patent prosecution can be a slow process. What can the patent agent or patent attorney do to speed up the patent prosecution process? Patent prosecution is usually slow because of the applicant represented by the patent agent or patent attorney either does not provide information or makes it difficult for the USPTO examiner to evaluate….

In our most recent IP Over Tea webinar, rising star and managing shareholder Thomas Stanton discussed IP investments and what makes intellectual property attractive to investors. Millions of SMEs are born each year with big ideas; some are successful and others are not. It is possible that some of the “unicorn” startups that have flourished, understand what makes…

There are a few things to note before going forward on a trademark registration. The strongest trademarks are those that are inherently distinctive. These are trademarks which easily identify the good or service. Descriptive and generic trademarks are weak and often get rejected so it is important to understand what makes or breaks a trademark….

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