Glencairn filed a trademark infringement suit in against Plamazonx LLC, claiming Plamazonx’ sales of whiskey tasting glasses sold as “Del …
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Patent Law 101: Patent Applications | Part 2
This is Part 2 of my 3 part guide on Patent Law. This portion of the guide is comprised of …
Patent Law 101: A 3 Part Guide On Patent Law | Part 1
According to the USPTO, about 65 percent of all patents submitted are approved. Of the 35% that are not approved, …
No 2017 Tax Deductions for Start-Up Expenses If Your Business Doesn’t Open Until 2018
Starting up a business is capital intensive. You wonder when the bleeding will stop. At the very least, you want …
Desserts Can Be Patented and Other Lessons for Business Owners
A Florida-based company filed 2 patent applications, a trademark, and aggressively protected trade secrets concerning its unique and novel confectionary …
Protecting Original Food Designs Is Easier and More Affordable Than You May Think
Chefs bring so much talent and creativity to their art. Food presentation is often over the top. The chef’s hard …
First DTSA Verdict was for a Recipe Misappropriated by a Contract Manufacturer
Almost a year ago, the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act ( DTSA) was adopted to strengthen protection for businesses whose …
21st. Century Patent Practice
Being a parent of three sometimes means you have to take your work on the road as you chauffeur them …
Tips for Breaking Free from Alice’s Shackles
I wish I had never met Alice! I feel she’s imposed on me, much like how a spouse is imposed on …
Patent Validity Opinions Take on Greater Importance
The general industry consensus that formal validly and infringement opinions were unnecessary is changing after two recent US Supreme Court …