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USPTO Proposes IPR Rule

Intellectual property protection is constantly evolving, and staying informed about new developments is essential for innovators and businesses alike. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued notice of proposed rule affecting inter partes review (IPR). This process allows...

Federal Copyright Infringement Laws: Steps For DMCA Takedowns and Federal Copyright Protection

Have you ever discovered your original content, artwork, logo, or design copied online without your permission—possibly by someone in another state or even another country? Maybe your photograph appears on a blog you’ve never heard of, your logo is being...

Cyber Law

11th Circuit Allows Florida to Enforce Its Social Media Protection Law for Minors Pending Litigation

In 2024, the Florida legislature enacted a new law that restricts social media access for minors, sparking widespread debate among parents, educators, tech companies, and legal professionals. The purpose of the legislation is to address growing concerns about the impact...

Trademark Law

How Do Registered and Unregistered Trademarks Differ?

In today’s rapidly changing economy, protecting your intellectual property such as trademarks is crucial. Trademark infringement can arise in countless ways, ranging from unauthorized use of your brand identity to digital marketplaces imitating your product lines. Understanding the distinctions between...

Who Owns the Copyright – the Business, the Employee, or the Contractor?

Businesses commonly hire workers, whether as employees or contractors, to create content or works subject to federal copyright laws. This step is often necessary when a business owner or individual cannot create the necessary work on their own. However, hiring...

Brand Ambassadors Cyber Law Media Law

Section 230 and Social Media Defamation

Have you experienced social media defamation? In the age of social media, your reputation can be damaged in an instant. Online attacks, the nonconsensual sharing of private content, and other forms of digital defamation have become increasingly common—and the legal...

Infringement Patent Law Patent Litigation

What To Do When Someone Copies Your Patented Product

Creating an invention takes significant time, effort, and financial investment. When you discover that someone copies your patented product and is selling it as their own, it can feel overwhelming. Patent infringement can threaten your business, your revenue, and the...

Patent Law

What is a Provisional Patent Application?

Protecting your intellectual property begins with understanding the tools available to safeguard your innovation. Patents grant inventors exclusive rights in exchange for publicly disclosing their creations. For many innovators, a provisional patent application can serve as a strategic first step,...

Are AI-Generated Works Eligible for Copyright Protection?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we create art, music, literature, and even software. With tools that can generate entire works at the click of a button, many creators and businesses are asking a critical question: Can AI-generated works...

Can You Copyright a Business Idea?

Have you ever wondered whether you could copyright your business idea? Or maybe you have written a blog, recorded a song, or created artwork, and thought, “Is this automatically protected?” These questions come up constantly for creators, entrepreneurs, and business...