House Bill Introduced to Roll Back AIA, Eliminate Alice
A bipartisan House bill entitled “Restoring America’s Leadership in Innovation Act of 2018” has been introduced to revert the U.S. patent system to “first-to-invent” rather than “first-to-file.” H.R. 6264 also seeks to rid many post-grant proceedings, including inter partes review (IPR), post-grant review (PGR), and inter partes reexamination. The Bill also takes aim at putting […]
What is a copyright?
Copyright is a form of automatic protection granted to an author of an original work. A copyright is awarded the moment a creative expression is put into a tangible form. A copyright protects any literary, artistic or musical materials created.
What is a patent?
A patent is a federal right that allows the owner to exclude others from making, using, selling or importing the claimed invention. In exchange for disclosing an invention, the inventor is granted a time-limited monopoly.
Is Bringing on In-House Counsel the Right Move?
Your business is growing and with it is an ever-expanding intellectual property portfolio that carries a significant cost. It is starting to look like the best option to manage the portfolio is hiring in-house counsel. There are a lot of misconceptions that go along with this line of thinking, and the best choice is often […]
The Patent Process: What you need to know
There are many avenues an inventor can take to get an invention patented. Here is a general outline of the patent process so you are aware and prepared.
win for red bottoms: louboutin’s signature sole color found trademark-worthy in eu
The red soled high heels of French designer Christian Louboutin have been gracing the red carpet since 1992 and recently saw further attention from Cardi B’s track “Bodak Yellow.” A favorite of celebrities and Real Housewives alike, the CL brand has become known for its iconic color”and not just any shade of red, but a […]
