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How Can I Acquire a Patent from Another Person or Company?

Acquiring a patent from another person or company can be a powerful way to expand your business, strengthen your intellectual property portfolio, or gain exclusive rights to innovative technology. But the process is far from simple. Patent acquisitions—whether through purchase,...

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Safeguarding Your Creations Starts with the Right Legal Protection

Legal protection should be one of your first steps in protecting your creations, whether you're building something new, launching a product, or creating a brand that you want the world to recognize. And one of the most common questions I...

Florida State Laws that Protect Your Intellectual Property

Protecting your intellectual property can require more than federal law—it’s also a matter of Florida state law. While creators and businesses often rely on federal statutes, Florida provides its own powerful legal tools to safeguard trademarks, trade secrets, and business...

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What is the Difference Between Trade Secrets and Patents? Which is Better?

Many people do not understand the difference between trade secrets and patents. Protecting your intellectual property starts with choosing the right tool for the job. Patents grant exclusive rights in exchange for publicly disclosing your invention, while trade secrets protect...

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Common Patent Filing Mistakes for Business Start-Ups

Properly protecting intellectual property is often essential to the launch of a business start-up. In many cases, obtaining a patent for a product or invention through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be crucial for securing the funding...

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What to Do After Your Copyright, Trademark, or Patent Application is Rejected

Whether you want to register a copyright, trademark, or patent, doing so is essential to protect your original works, business, and brand from infringement in the future. However, the process of formally obtaining these legal rights can be lengthy and...

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How to Search for a Registered Patent or Trademark

If you want to patent your invention or register a trademark, there are certain steps you need to take to initiate either process. One of the earliest stages will be conducting a patent or trademark search to ensure your invention...

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My Business is Being Sued for Patent Infringement – What Should I Do?

Obtaining legal representation should be your first priority after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from a patent-owner, or notice that an individual or organization has instituted a civil action against you for patent infringement pursuant to 35 U.S. Code § 271....

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What Type of Patent Do I Register My Invention As?

If you a create a product or any type of invention, you need to make sure you have adequate legal protections in place. Even in the early stages of bringing your idea to fruition, you must start the patent process...

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What is a Patent Claim Construction?

A patent claim construction is the foundation for any infringement case, and if you do not eloquently explain what you are trying to protect, that foundation will crumble. You might not prevail in the infringement analysis because there can be...

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