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An organization's intellectual property helps it stand out from the competition. Some companies prosecute patents because they have unique products that they developed through costly research and investment. Other organizations copyright original creative works to...
Prosecuting a patent can be a lengthy and costly process. Organizations engaged in research and development and those that acquire concepts from outside parties often require legal assistance when they ask the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to...
Artificial intelligence’s (AI) rapid advancement has transformed how software is developed. Developers and companies often use AI tools to generate code, automate repetitive tasks and optimize complex algorithms. As these AI-generated outputs become more...
When people go to work for a company, anything they invent or create as part of their job is usually owned by their employer, who has the right to copyright, patent, or trademark it because it’s their intellectual property. Whether it’s a software program, a piece of...
If you’re a digital creator or business owner, copyright protection is crucial because it helps guarantee that you have exclusive rights to your original work. Unfortunately, you can risk losing ownership of your software code – and other works of original authorship...
Think about some of the major companies around the country. They are often recognized by their logo, slogan, or other identifying mark. Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, and symbols,...
If a company or person has violated your intellectual property (IP) rights, your first step doesn’t have to be taking legal action. Issuing a “cease and desist” letter can be a powerful first step forward. This is a letter in which you’ll inform a party that their...
Business owners can easily research their own company’s name on any major search engine, perhaps when trying to register a domain or create a social media profile. They may find that there is another business that has a similar name to theirs. In some cases, business...
Developing software can be a lucrative endeavor when successful. The creation of new programs and apps can give a business something to market or maybe a service that it provides to clients. Regardless of whether a company has attempted to develop proprietary software...
Maybe you heard about something called a “poor man’s copyright” in a writer’s group, on an internet forum or from your college English teacher. It refers to a method of copyright protection that involves mailing a copy of your work to yourself and leaving it unopened,...