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Licensing An Alternative to Patents

Being in the intellectual property (IP) space, I aim to protect my clients’ IP rights including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights. The most rewarding part of my job as an intellectual property attorney is to work with bright inventors who have...

Business Entities

Why Contracts Are Important

Sometimes, I will have clients call me and ask, “Martin, I have someone who is not paying me for services I provided…what should I do?” to which I ask, “Do you have a written contract with the other party?” Surprisingly, the answer is “well, they are family” or “a...

Patent

You Lose Cash When You Flash

We live in a day and age where posting selfies, food, and vacation spots are more than a trend. Naturally, people are proud of what they have, what they are doing, and who they are involved with. However, oversharing can have some drawbacks with public backlash or...

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Finding a Lawyer

Usually, you should hire an attorney when you become involved in a lawsuit. While you  may do it yourself (e.g., acting pro se), hiring an attorney usually avoids costly  mistakes. Initially, you have a decision to make, which is what type of attorney do...

Patent

What is Patent Profanity?

December 31, 2021  What is Patent Profanity? Patent profanity is a real thing.  It is kind of an odd concept, but yes it is a real thing.  Different people have different standards as to what patent profanity actually is, but there are some general guidelines which...

Trademark

What is a Trademark?

JUNE 4, 2021 What is a Trademark? A Trademark is a name, symbol, or device which identifies the source of the product or service.  Registering your trademark provides some distinct benefits in protecting your brand.  Trademarks protect a brand in all 50 states when...

Trademark

When Do I Need a Trademark?

MAY 28, 2021 May 2021 Email - When Do I Need a Trademark? This month I wanted to provide some information about when it is a prudent decision to register a Trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on your brand.  A Trademark is a name,...

Patent

What Kind of Patent Do I Need?

What Kind of Patent Do I Need? There are three main types of patents and a variety of subcategories. The three main categories include utility patents, design patents, and plant patents.  Of the three, the most common is the utility patent.  The second most common...

Patent

Provisional Patent Applications

MAY 14, 2021 Provisional Patent Applications Provisional patent applications can be a good first step in commercializing an idea.  Now a patent, whether it is a provisional or a nonprovisional, is not the sole answer in making money on an invention.  A patent is...