If you die while waiting for a copyright, trademark, or patent application to be granted, what happens to the application and to your intellectual property?
If you die while waiting for a copyright, trademark, or patent application to be granted, what happens to the application and to your intellectual property?
Your business idea feels revolutionary—but does uniqueness even matter?
Not necessarily! While a completely new concept might be valuable, execution is key. A coffee shop isn’t new, but Starbucks’
You have a groundbreaking invention—but how do you know if it’s truly innovative enough for a patent?
Are you 100% certain no one anywhere in the world has had
“I Swear My Business Name is Original and Unique!” Is It Really?
Your brand name, logo, or slogan feels completely unique to you. But is it legally distinct enough to
“I Swear My Work is Original and Unique!” Is It Really?
When you create something new—a book, a song, a painting, a blog post—you naturally assume it’s original. But legally,
You’ve built a business and secured intellectual property—patents, trademarks, copyrights—but what happens to those rights when you pass away? Today, we’re covering what business owners and inventors need to know
When you create intellectual property subject to patent, trademark, or copyright law, you need to decide who should own it: you as an individual or your business.
Today, we’ll break
Did you know that just because you invent something, you might not own the patent? Let’s break down the difference between inventorship and ownership in patents—and why it matters for
Who should own your trademark, you personally, or your business? This is a crucial decision for small business owners, and today we’re breaking down the pros and cons of individual
Did you know that just because you create something, you might not actually own the copyright? Today, we’re diving into the difference between authorship and ownership in copyright law—because they’re
Estate planning is a deeply personal process that involves sensitive financial and family information. Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) can help keep your estate plans private and secure.
NDAs are not just for what people normally think of when they think of intellectual property; they are also crucial in business formation and transactions. Whether you’re forming a new
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