Category: intellectual property
Service Marks
Wednesday | March 10, 2021By Shane Skwarekintellectual propertyservice marktrademarktrademark applicationtrademark registrationWhat is a Service Mark? Under US trademark law, a service mark is a type of trademark and is a form of intellectual property. Under Intellectual Property (IP) law, a service mark (or trademark) is a word, name, phrase, symbol,…
Read MoreAmazon Brand Registry
Tuesday | December 22, 2020By Shane Skwarekintellectual propertypatent attorneypatent claimpatent claimspatent infringementpatent lawpatent lawyerPatent ProtectionWhat is Amazon Brand Registry? Brand owners work hard to protect their intellectual property (IP), including their trademarked brands. Amazon has recently become one of the largest companies in the world by providing a marketplace for sellers and buyers to…
Read MoreHow to protect ideas and designs with design patents
Tuesday | June 23, 2020By Shane Skwarekdesign patentsintellectual propertyPatent ProtectionOverview of a design patent When one thinks of a patent, what might come to mind is a complex mechanical or electrical device. These are probably examples of utility patents, which cover and protect the functionality of inventions. However, most…
Read MoreWhat does trade secret law protect in Utah?
Tuesday | June 9, 2020By Shane Skwarekintellectual propertytrade secrettrade secret lawUtah trade secretIntro While patents, trademarks, and copyrights often receive the bulk of attention in intellectual property law, trade secrets are important and long-lasting intellectual property assets. Both patents and copyrights have limited terms, while trademarks and trade secrets can potentially…
Read MoreHow can the First Action Interview (FAI) pilot program save me money and time in getting a U.S. patent?
Tuesday | March 3, 2020By Shane Skwarekfirst action interviewintellectual propertypatent applicationpatent lawpatent lawyerThere is no denying it: the First Action Interview Pilot Program at the USPTO is controversial in U.S. patent law. However, if you play your cards right, you can save your company both time and money when applying for a…
Read MoreI’m launching a new business soon. Should I file for a trademark before I do?
Sunday | November 10, 2019By Shane Skwarekintellectual propertytrademark applicationtrademark attorneytrademark registrationProtecting your startup’s brand is an easy and effective task to check off of your startup to-do list. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, color or scent that identifies a source of goods and/or services. Generally, a company…
Read MoreThe importance of due diligence and the consequences of neglecting it.
Saturday | November 9, 2019By Shane Skwarekintellectual propertyip attorneyproperty due diligenceProper due diligence of intellectual property assets can make or break a merger or acquisition. A comprehensive plan for intellectual property due diligence is critical as the IP can be the single most important factor affecting the decision to buy…
Read MoreHow to develop your IP portfolio
Thursday | May 16, 2019By Shane Skwarekintellectual propertyip attorneyip portfolioAs an executive, you understand that it is critical to align your business’s IP portfolio with your overall business strategy. If your portfolio and business strategy don’t match, you may come to see IP as a liability and an expense…
Read MoreTraskBritt’s Predicted Trends in Patent Law for 2019
Wednesday | January 2, 2019By James Watsonintellectual propertypatent lawWhat to expect in IP law and how to prepare for the future. 2018 is coming to a close. This means we’re looking back at this year’s big changes in IP law and looking forward to what we can expect…
Read MoreTraskBritt’s Predicted Trends in Patent Law for 2019
Wednesday | January 2, 2019By Shane Skwarekintellectual propertypatent lawWhat to expect in IP law and how to prepare for the future. 2018 is coming to a close. This means we’re looking back at this year’s big changes in IP law and looking forward to what we can expect…
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