When negotiating a license agreement, it is important to specify the rights being acquired. This portion of the contract is …
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Using a non-compete and non-circumvention agreement as part of your IP protection strategy
Clients often come to me with the same scenario: they have a great idea for a new product or service, …
Licensing Availability of PCT applications
As of January 2012, WIPO’s PATENTSCOPE website became an audience for patentees to offer their patent for license. To participate …
What tools are in your toolbox for brand protection?
In my previous blog about brand management, I discussed what a brand is, the importance of developing a brand, and …
Simple tips for seeking out venture capitalists for software and internet inventions
After you’ve spent countless hours developing your product, you’re finally in position to reach out to venture capitalists via executive …
Wisconsin trade secret case highlights importance of “formalities” in proprietary discussions
Fail-Safe, LLC v. A.O. Smith Corporation (decided by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on March 29, 2012) is a …