In the consumer-driven world that we live in that is ever-changing, we are faced with many advertisements for brands, with imagery, lyrics, inventions, and ‘noise’ that holds a lot of value to the owners. But, are these ideas intellectual property?
We were contacted by a company (“Client”) specializing in development of vehicle safety solutions. The Client was ultimately interested in monetizing their patent portfolio.
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We were contacted by a small company within the retail e-commerce industry to provide a Tier 1 financial valuation of their patent. The client’s patent portfolio consisted of one U.S. issued patent, covering a novel distribution method within the e-commerce space.
One benefit of a contract in protecting intellectual property is that it can do the job better than and protect your idea more so than a patent can.
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In some cases, client lists are protected as trade secrets. Trade secrets are legally protected, and it is illegal to use or disclose them without the consent of the owner.
We are gearing for the next phase of our growth. As such, we are seeking a passionate and self-starting individual with experience in the legal industry, to join the company in a senior role to help us continue with our growth.
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There are often a lot of gray areas in intellectual property cases, especially where art is concerned. The work may not legally qualify for copyright.
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This is one of the major questions people have about intellectual property rights. Are they treated in the same way as other assets when somebody dies or are there different laws at play?
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Augmented and Virtual Reality is literally changing how we see the world around us. It wasn’t long ago that everyone viewed AR/VR as nothing more than science fiction. Now, it has become a ubiquitous part of people’s life. The biggest shift was during the COVID-19 pandemic when there was a 50% increase in AR/VR purchases around the world.
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China has had some form of intellectual property (IP) protection since the 1980s. However, it is still considered a "second-class" nation in terms of its IP laws and enforcement practices. While there are some notable exceptions, the majority of Chinese businesses do not protect their ideas from being ripped off by other companies
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Within the past five years, cryptocurrency has gone from a 25-billion-dollar industry to a multi-trillion-dollar powerhouse. However, cryptocurrency is still in its infancy as a financial institution. Let’s take a look at what cryptocurrency is, the current state of the industry, and what the future may look like with cryptocurrency.
An art search is an important tool throughout a patent’s entire lifecycle. Searches can comprise many parameters and provide necessary due diligence in, for example, patent prosecution, litigation, licensing, and mergers and acquisitions.
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There are a number of different types of intellectual property and they all have specific laws to protect them. But it's most common for people to refer to the umbrella term of intellectual property when they're talking about copyright, patents, or trademarks.
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Every year, IAM Media creates an annual list of standouts in the intellectual property sector. For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. Ghobad Heidari, founder and president of GHB Intellect, was recently selected to the IAM Strategy 300.
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A trade secret is a way to protect information from being used by competing companies. The best examples of this are how Coca-Cola has kept their recipe a secret for many years and how KFC protects their 11 herbs and spices recipe.
Patent valuation can be a complex and challenging process with numerous variables. Importantly, the valuation should take into account the intended purpose and the intended audience.
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Patent Analyst job opening in San Diego, CA. We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic patent analyst to work with our team in various projects in the company. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, with a commitment to getting tasks done on time and with highest level of quality.
In a corporate transaction, domain names are often bundled together with trademark rights. A lot of businesses, but not all, incorporate their trademarks into their domain names.
Many businesses choose to hire independent contractors instead of full-time employees. There are lots of good reasons to do this, but as with all choices in business, it’s important to be properly informed.
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In order to understand the question, "what is intellectual property theft," one needs to first understand what is classed as intellectual property. Then once you confidently grasp what intellectual property is, you can have a greater understanding of how to protect your own intellectual property, as well as what you can do to avoid intellectual property theft.
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