When determining whether customer lists qualify as a protectable trade secret, a court’s analysis will consider a number of factor: …
Category: Trademark
Design Patents for Screen Icons or Images
Screen icons have tremendous branding power for companies. You undoubtedly know these: Smart phones, tablets and other touchscreen devices work …
Using equitable estoppel as infringement defense
Equitable estoppel is a legal doctrine that prevents a party from asserting a legal claim or right under principles of …
In Consideration of Design Patents
After the recent wars between Apple and Samsung, the patent world has learned that design patents offer stronger protection than …
Sample copyright notice for downloadable e-books
Self-publishing is a popular choice among newer or small volume print authors. Do you know how to give copyright notice …
Take note of Consent Agreements
Lawyers often help companies settle trademark disputes with consent agreements. These are agreements where the parties agree not to engage …
Australia IP’s Headstart Program for Trademarks Fast Tracks Registration in Australia
Under the Headstart accelerated examination system (AU$540 official fees), IP Australia will issue a confidential assessment within 5 working days …
High Rate of Abandonment of Provisional Patent Applications
More than half of provisional patent applications are abandoned without ever reaching the non-provisional application stage. Thus, the protection lasts …
Should the USPTO create a small claims court for US patent holders?
The USPTO will evaluate in 2013 whether the US should develop a small claims proceeding for lower-value patent enforcement actions. …
Non-traditional trademarks – Color Trade Dress
In other blog articles, we have considered the registration of nontraditional marks such as color for USPTO protection under the …