The Unconstitutionality of the Disparagement Clause: Matal v. Tam
On June 19, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously affirmed a 2015 en banc decision of the Federal Circuit which had found that 15 U.S.C. § 1052(a) of the Lanham Act was unconstitutional under the First Amendment’s Freedom of Speech Clause. The Court’s decision marks a contemporary application of the First Amendment to […]
Navigating Intellectual Property Deadlines
Deadlines, while sometimes stressful, are the driving force behind progress. And when it comes to your patent application, meeting deadlines means more than just progress”it can be the difference between obtaining or losing protection. That’s why the deadlines at the USPTO are so important. The great news is, with a seasoned IP attorney by your […]
Limiting Exposure: How to Decrease Litigation Risk
Simply stated, IP litigation is high stakes and stressful for everyone involved. There are a lot of reasons why avoiding IP litigation is the best course of action for you and your intellectual property portfolio, and choosing to take an infringement case to court is a costly decision that shouldn’t be made lightly. Win or […]
Lessons From the Purple One: Protecting IP like Prince
It’s been one year since the death of music legend Prince, and the battle over his posthumous catalog is just beginning. A six-song EP set to be released on April 21, the anniversary of his death, was blocked by a lawsuit filed by his estate.
Zarley Law InnovationIowa Sponsorship
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Is My Idea Too Broad? Patent Applications and Your Invention
The perfect patent application lies in a sweet spot of breadth. For your patent to offer optimum protection, it must be narrow enough to gain the USPTO’s approval but also broad enough that it’s difficult for someone to design around your patent and become a competitor.
