by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Mar 1, 2023 | Patent
Why Inventors Should Perform a Patent Search Inventors often wonder if a patent search is required before filing a patent application. Performing a patent search is a prudent step in the patent prosecution process because it can uncover prior inventions (known as...
by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Jan 24, 2023 | Patent
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...
by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Jun 20, 2022 | Patent
People often incorrectly believe a patent gives you the right to make, sell, offer to sell, or otherwise use a particular thing. Patents do not in fact give you this right. Patents give you the right of a monopoly on a particular concept for a certain time...
by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Dec 31, 2021 | Patent
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...
by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Aug 5, 2021 | Copyright, General Intellectual Property, Patent, Trademark
August 5, 2021 How To Keep Someone From Stealing Your Idea There are four basic methods to protect an idea from being taken by a competitor. The methods include a patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret. Using contracts is also a good practice to protect...
by Fargo Patent & Business Law | Jul 29, 2021 | Copyright, Patent, Trademark
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...
