Copyright: Out-of-print and out-of-touch
Jul 28, 2017
This guide examines recent issues involving copyright. Duty of Congress Congress has a duty to "promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors ...
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Introduction to Copyright
Jul 28, 2017
This guide will describe the basics of copyright. Qualified Works Copyright applies to eights types of works. These are (1) literary works; (2) musical works, including any accompanying words; (3) dra...
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Tattoos and Copyright
Jul 27, 2017
Was the tattoo of the face of Ed Helms in "The Hangover: Part II" a violation of the tattoo artist's copyright? When does artwork meet the requirements for a copyright? The Two-Fold Requirement There'...
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Why File your Corporation or LLC in California
Jul 25, 2017
There are several benefits for businesses located in California to file in California. Solution for Fees I received a question about filing for a business outside of California. While I agree that pay...
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What To Do Before You Disclose
Jul 25, 2017
What should an inventor do before disclosing an idea for an invention? First Steps A question high on the list of first asked questions to a Patent Attorney, is "what do I need to protect my idea befo...
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Is That a Patent, Trademark, or Copyright?
Jul 25, 2017
How does one decide whether their intellectual property should be protected by a patent, trademark, or copyright? Difference between Intellectual Property Protections If you wouldn't know a patent if ...
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Describing an Invention Part 2
Jul 25, 2017
What constitutes the detailed description of an invention? Part 2 of a multi-part series "Part 1" of Describing An Invention covered the purpose of a patent application (limited monopoly in exchange f...
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How to Properly Describe An Invention for Your Patent Application - Part 1
Jul 25, 2017
How should an invention be described on a patent application to receive sufficient protection? Basic Guidelines Writing and applying for a Patent is a trade-off. In return for the inventor having a mo...
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Patent Ownership Is Not Based on the Date of the Postmark
Jul 18, 2017
The way that inventors protect their intellectual property has changed in the 21st century. The Postmark Is Dead No, this article is not about the Post Office. Rather, this article is about inventors ...
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Software Patents and Alice in the Looking Glass
Jul 18, 2017
How has Patent Law changed over time in respect to software? Early Rulings on Software The public tends to believe the purpose of the Patent Office is to issue patents. The facts paint a different con...
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