May 16, 2016
President Obama Signs Trade Secret Act
As of 2016, Obama signed the Defend Trade Secret Act, turning trade secret violations into a federal issue rather than a state one.
Intellectual Property
Apr 19, 2016
Who owns your Software Copyright?
You've paid someone to develop software for your business. But do you own the software copyright? Sadly the answer is not clear
Mar 10, 2016
Trademark Renewal: Don’t Lose Your Registered Mark!
What happens after you register your mark? Trademark renewal can help you avoid losing your mark.
Mar 1, 2016
Prior Art Search
Did you know that you don't necessarily need an attorney or patent agent to conduct a prior art search?
Feb 25, 2016
Improvement Patents
Can you get a patent on an improvement to a patented device? They're called improvement patents!
Feb 18, 2016
Don’t Permit a Patent in Your Indemnity Clause
L4SB explains how contracts with an indemnity clause can lead to patent trouble!
Feb 1, 2016
Intellectual Property Infringement: Avoiding Lawsuits and Liability
A legal perspective on the most common forms of intellectual property infringement and how to avoid them.
Jan 28, 2016
Using Intellectual Property to Protect Your Business
Most business owners have heard of intellectual property, but do are you using intellectual property to protect business assets?
Jan 12, 2016
Who Owns your Domain Name?
A domain name can be critical to branding your business. But do you know who owns your businesses domain name?
Dec 15, 2015
Small Business Copyright
Protecting Your Copyright Per Copyright.gov, a copyright is “A form of protection provided by the laws of the United States for “original works of authorship”, including literary, dramatic, musical, architectural,...
Nov 24, 2015
Standard Character Marks vs Stylized Logos
Registering your Trademark: Standard Character Mark or Stylized Logo? Whether you are just starting your business or getting ready to expand, one of the most important assets you have is...