Monthly Archives: February 2016
Is this trademark bill I received a scam?
We frequently are asked by clients if a trademark bill they received in the mail or through fax is a real bill. Typically these direct bills are scams, but if you receive a notice you should double check with your … Continue reading
Should I get a patent or keep my invention secret?
Inventors and companies often ask if they should file for a patent or keep their invention secret and protect it as a trade secret. The answer depends on the facts of each situation. Patent protection is federally provided right that … Continue reading
Do I need a patent, a trademark or a copyright?
Patents, trademarks, and copyrights are categories of intellectual property rights, each with its own form of protection: Patents protect the way a device works (a utility patent would protect for example the mechanism by which your car brakes operate) or … Continue reading