If you have created something valuable, whether it is a business name, product design, invention, software program, or original content, you may wonder how to protect it. That is where an intellectual property lawyer comes in. An intellectual property lawyer, often called an IP lawyer, helps individuals and businesses protect creations of the mind. These
Patent litigation is a specialized area of intellectual property law involving civil cases. It arises when a patent holder (usually the plaintiff) files a lawsuit against another party (the defendant), alleging that the defendant infringed on their patent rights. Patent infringement occurs when someone or a business sells, makes, or uses a patented invention without
Intellectual property (IP) refers to various forms of creation, including inventions, literary works, names, symbols, and artwork used in commerce. Artists often want to protect their ideas and creations, which can be comprised of various forms of intellectual property, such as paintings, sculptures, and photographs. So, what protects the intellectual property created by artists? There
The legal profession has many different areas in which an attorney may specialize and practice. One of those areas of practice is in the legal space of “intellectual property” (IP). Broadly speaking, patent attorneys can protect an inventor’s rights when it comes to ideas and materials. An IP attorney who focuses on patents is a
What is a Copyright? Artists, authors, photographers, composers, computer programmers, and other creators often consider protecting their work(s) with a copyright. Obtaining a copyright allows creators to control how their work is used by others. Typically, copyrighted works cannot be duplicated, distributed, or appropriated unless the creator has granted express permission to do so. Additionally,
