Intellectual Property Law for Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights

- Trademarks -

 

COPYRIGHT | TRADEMARKS | PATENTS | INTERNET LAW | AGREEMENTS

A trademark is a word, name, symbol, or device that is used in trade with goods to indicate the source of the goods and to distinguish them from the goods of others. A servicemark is the same as a trademark except that it identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than a product. The terms “trademark” and “mark” are commonly used to refer to both trademarks and servicemarks.

Trademark rights may be used to prevent others from using a confusingly similar mark, but not to prevent others from making the same goods or from selling the same goods or services under a clearly different mark. Trademarks that are used in interstate or foreign commerce may be registered with the USPTO. The registration procedure for trademarks and general information concerning trademarks can be found in the separate book entitled “Basic Facts about Trademarks.”

(http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/Basic_Facts_Trademarks.jsp).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -

 

+ What is Intellectual Property?

Intellectual property includes patents, trademarks, copyright, “internet law” (social media, domains, etc.), agreements (contracts).

+ Who is IP protection for?

From brand new entrepreneurs to seasoned business owners, IP protection is for anyone tyring to convert forward-thinking ideas into valuable assets.

+ How do I get a patent?

Patent strategy and the patent process can vary greatly to each circumstance. Consult Howard IP to learn the right strategy for you.

+ How long does a patent last?

Generally, the term of a new patent is 20 years from the date on which the application for the patent was filed in the United States

+ Do I need a Trademark or a Servicemark?

Trademarks are for businesses that create and sell a good or product, while Servicemarks represent service based businesses.

+ What can you Copyright?

You can Copyright original works including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works, both published and unpublished.

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