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Trademark Creation and Protection: A High-Level Business Guide
Trademarks are not just legal formalities; they are core business assets. When created and protected…
How an Invention Becomes a Patent — Step by Step
Many people assume patents are awarded simply because an invention is new or impressive. A…
What Actually Counts as “Fixation” in Modern Copyright Law?
Fixation is often treated as one of copyright law’s most settled requirements. The statutory language…
Is Data Copyrightable? Why the Answer Continues to Evolve
The question of whether data is protected by copyright law has resurfaced with renewed urgency…
Why Two Patents Covering the Same Invention Can Have Very Different Value
Patent practitioners routinely encounter portfolios containing multiple patents directed to substantially the same technology, sometimes…
Obviousness and the 2025 Patent Landscape: Emerging Challenges and Strategic Considerations
Obviousness under §103 has long been a central consideration in patentability, but the context in…
Understanding the PHOSITA Standard: The Hypothetical Expert at the Center of Patent Law
In patent law, few concepts exert as much influence, or receive as little general recognition,…
Why Patents Exist: Understanding Incentive & Disclosure Theory in Intellectual Property Law
Modern intellectual property law is built on centuries of legal evolution, economic philosophy, and political…
How to Protect an Idea Before Talking to Investors: A Practical Guide for Inventors
Many inventors reach a point where outside funding becomes essential. Whether it’s a prototype, a…
How to Patent Improvements on Existing Inventions
Innovation rarely happens in a vacuum. Most new inventions build upon what already exists —…
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