The Role of Licensing in Business Growth Licensing is one of the most powerful tools for leveraging intellectual property. Through licensing, companies can generate revenue, expand into new markets, and strengthen partnerships—all while retaining ownership of their intellectual property. At...
Protecting Your Brand and Creative Works Trademark infringement and copyright piracy are serious violations with significant legal consequences. When competitors misuse your brand name, logo, or product design—or when unauthorized copies of your creative works flood the marketplace—it undermines the...
What Is Patent Prosecution? Patent prosecution is the legal process of securing patent rights for an invention. It begins with preparing and filing a patent application and continues through examination before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). If successful,...
What Is Trademark Prosecution?Trademark prosecution is the process of securing federal trademark registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It encompasses preparing and filing a trademark application, corresponding with the USPTO during examination, and, if successful, obtaining a...
What Is Patent Infringement? Patent infringement occurs when a third party makes, uses, sells, offers to sell, or imports a patented invention in the United States without authorization from the patent holder. Infringement can also include inducing others to infringe...
