Alton, IL
Intellectual property Lawyer at Alton, IL
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property
Many inventors think asking for a secrecy agreement is the right approach. That is usually the worst approach. Here is a better method step-by-step. 1. See a registered patent attorney for a free cons...
See Full GuideFirst check to be sure it is not their name, also. If not, this is more serious than just buying Google adwords. This involves a number of potential claims. False designation of origin 15 USC 1125(a)...
See Full GuideIn view of a recent Avvo question, I though it useful to discuss this to warn inventors and attorneys that inventor emails can indeed invalidate a patent, so care is needed. State of the art Private e...
See Full GuideMost of us know we can't sell counterfeit brand name products without serious liability. But, can we make counterfeits for strictly personal use? Whose to know? Unless this makes it into public view o...
See Full GuideWebsites have special problems, and the question comes up a lot, so I have prepared a guide for future reference. I will give you a few tips and then point you to a legal guideline in checklist form f...
See Full GuideThe rules are different even though both are fashion items. designer clothing not generally protectable by either copyright or design patent due to functionality. this is why designers rely on new des...
See Full GuideIf you are asking this question you need to hire a patent infringement attorney (intellectual property attorney). The Idea is Patented Ideas are not patentable unless theentions that are new, useful, ...
See Full GuideGenerally, YES if it belongs to the employer (which it usually does), otherwise not. But, further details are needed to decide, and are outlined below. In What Capacity Did You Work For The Prior Emp...
See Full GuideChoice depends on many factors. Plaintiffs try for the venue thought most favorable, often the home state of the Plaintiff. Jurisdiction over the Defendant may require where Def is domiciled, does bus...
See Full GuideThere are various time limits that come into play. From an IP owner's standpoint time is often of the essence in asserting rights. From a defendant's standpoint, the statutes of limitation are fairly ...
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