Alton, IL
Intellectual property Lawyer at Alton, IL
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property
After reviewing this old question with a single, inadequate answer, I thought it best to do a legal guide as this is actually a frequent question I get as an IP attorney. Here is the way this one was ...
See Full GuideBe Concerned, very concerned, when a company to whom you propose to submit your idea wants you to sign their "Disclosure Agreement" form before submitting. At least 480 of the Fortune 500 firms use di...
See Full GuideThis guide describes the steps an inventor should take prior to filing a patent application to get a better, stronger patent....
See Full GuideHere are some helpful considerations when deciding whether or not to file an application to register your trademark....
See Full GuideLearn your options and how to protect inventions under the new America Invents Act of 2011 (" AIA"). Hint: Move fast, the Act is a game changer....
See Full Guide1. Find a trademark infringement attorney and obtain a free intial consultation. That way you can find out your options and determine whether it is something you can handle yourself. If you are just st...
See Full GuideRegistering a trademark heightens the protection it receives, deters others from using your trademark, and increases the remedies should someone infringe upon the trademark.A. To Obtain Priority In the...
See Full GuideTrademarks are generally classified into to one of five categories: Arbitrary, Fanciful, Suggestive, Descriptive, or Generic. Let me discuss those.Arbitrary trademarks are those that have no significan...
See Full GuideTrademark infringement is a violation of the exclusive rights of associated with a trademark without the authorization of the trademark owner and without any contractual or statutory licensee. Infringe...
See Full GuideIs the Patent a Blockbuster?A crown-jewel patent protecting a significant, first of its kind technology may be used to dominate an industry and block competitors and create an exclusive market-niche ...
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