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Stop Making These Assumptions About Your Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights!
You know what they say about assumptions, right? You make an #$@.. You get my point! Well, keep reading so you don’t make assumptions that can jeopardize your patent, trademark or copyright rights. First, there’s no percent rule! Congratulations on your invention but never ask a patent attorney, what percent you need to change an invention to get a patent. The standard to get a patent is that the invention needs to be useful and solve a problem, the invention needs to be novel and the invention needs to be non-obvious. Have you searched high and low for your invention in every store and you can’t seem to find it on the shelves? Don’t assume that if you haven’t seen your invention in the store, you can patent it. Some inventions are patented but never manufactured and sold. It’s best to seek the help of a patent attorney to conduct a search to determine if your invention is patentable.
Don’t assume that if you own a domain name, you own a trademark and vice versa. If the domain name is used as an address rather than a source identifier, the domain name doesn’t function as a trademark. Be careful sending out cease and desist letters to third parties! First, don’t assume that if someone is using your trademark that their use is improper. Also, don’t assume that you have senior rights over their use. It’s best to seek the help of a qualified trademark attorney to research the potential infringement and strength of your trademark.
Are you copying and pasting pictures from the internet? Are you assuming that if the image is on the internet it’s free to use? You may be liable for copyright infringement. This applies to text on the internet. Even if credit is given to a third party for their content, you can be liable for infringement. It’s better to ask for permission or license the content.
I’m assuming that none of these apply to you! 🙂
What are some other common assumptions inventors and entrepreneurs make?
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Top Mistakes Inventors Make that Jeopardize Their Patent Rights!
Great! You’ve invented the next best thing and now you’re ready to tell the world. Slow down! Did you know that if you disclose your invention to others you may lose the right to file a patent application to secure patent protection for your invention? Once you disclose your invention, you have one year to […]
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#QUOTED 7 Tips #Entrepreneurs NEED to Know about #Trademarks! #tbt
7 Trademark Tips Entrepreneurs Need to Consider
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Assumptions about #IP- The Truth About the Percent Rule!
You know what they say about assumptions, right? Too often, people make assumptions about patents, trademarks, copyright. Intellectual property (IP) is divided into three types, patents, trademarks and copyrights. First, patents protect inventions. Trademarks protect the names of those inventions. Copyrights protect written materials. Be certain that when you are consulting with an attorney […]
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Merry Merry! Happy Happy! #happynewyear
HELLO 2020! Happy New Year! Have you set your intellectual property resolutions? That’s right! Add intellectual property to your 2020 goals…Protection? Enforcement? Policing? What will you accomplish this year?
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The Secret to Maximizing the Time in Your Day!
Are you prioritizing the wrong things in your business? We are all given 24 hours in a day. People often ask entrepreneurs how they accomplish so much in one day. It sounds cliche but it’s simple. Successful entrepreneurs prioritize their time. If you are not setting daily realistic goals during the day, you could be […]
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Tis the Season to be INNOVATIVE! #happyholidays
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Tis the season to be jolly…because you reached your 2019 goals! Congratulations. Many of you contacted us in January and we reviewed your intellectual property and outlined goals for the year. You did it! Now, the fun begins. It’s time to police your patents, trademarks and copyrights. If you didn’t reach your […]
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Here’s how to avoid conflicts with your trademark!
Having a trademark attorney by your side can prevent you from getting into a legal conflict with other trademark owners. Your attorney can research for you and ensure your trademark doesn’t infringe on other trademark rights BEFORE you invest money in a brand that will have issues. If you are accused of trademark infringement, it […]
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WHY SHOULD YOU HIRE A TRADEMARK ATTORNEY?
Congratulations! You provide a service or have a product and now you’re ready to protect your brand. You’ve heard people mention to you that you should trademark your brand but you’re not exactly sure what protection the trademark will give you and what even qualifies as a trademark. That uncertainty is a critical reason why […]
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Do you REALLY need to hire a Trademark Attorney?
Congratulations on taking the next steps to secure federal trademark registration on your trademark! Now, you’re at a crossroad! Should you really hire a trademark attorney to prosecute your trademark application? You have the right to prosecute trademark applications pro-se (without an attorney) or represented by counsel. It’s your choice. However, choose wisely! If you […]
