by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Jan 6, 2023 | General Intellectual Property
Copyrights are a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression. Meaning, the moment pen is put to paper, a brush to canvas, or a song is recorded, the author automatically... 
by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Sep 20, 2022 | General Intellectual Property
When thinking of engineers and lawyers, their differences are more obvious when you compare them based on the tasks they perform and the reasons they get hired. But by looking a little closer, there are a lot of similarities between the two professions. High-Level... 
by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Aug 29, 2022 | General Intellectual Property
Here at Fargo Patent & Business Law, PLLC we often get clients who get into trademark disputes. The claim is called “trademark infringement.” This is a case study about one of our clients who found itself on the wrong side of trademark law. Our client operated a... 
by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Jul 26, 2022 | General Intellectual Property
In our practice we see a fair amount of confidential information from our clients. Some of it relates to inventions that they are working on. Some relate to trademarks and efforts to protect good ideas. What can be done to protect this information especially when it... 
by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Sep 24, 2021 | General Intellectual Property
Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in North Dakota? As any typical attorney would say, it depends. The North Dakota Supreme Court has recognized “North Dakota has a strong public policy against non-compete agreements.” In general, North Dakota has... 
by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Jul 29, 2021 | General Intellectual Property
What is the Difference Between a Trademark, a Patent, and a Copyright? Often people get confused as to whether they need a trademark, a patent, or a copyright. Though they are all similar forms of intellectual property that are filed with the United States... 