How to Check Trade Name Availability: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Check Trade Name Availability: A Step-by-Step Guide Navigation Introduction What is a Trade Name? Why Check Trade Name Availability? Steps to Check Trade Name Availability State-Level Checks Federal Trademark Search Domain Name Availability Social Media Handles What to Do If Your Trade Name is Taken Register Your Trade Name Tips for Choosing a […]
Intellectual Property in China: An Overview
Intellectual Property in China: An Overview Navigation Does China have intellectual property rights? Why is it so difficult to enforce IP rights in China? Is copyright enforced in China? Can you enforce a patent in China? Does China protect intellectual property? Does China have patent protection? What is the Chinese wall in intellectual property? Does […]
The China Patent Office: An Overview
The China Patent Office: An Overview Navigation Does China have a patent office? How do I look up a Chinese patent? How much does it cost to file a patent in China? How do I file a Chinese patent? What inventions cannot be patented in China? How do I protect my patent in China? How […]
When do you actually need a Trademark?
When do you actually need a Trademark? Navigation Introduction What do trademarks do? When are you likely to experience a copycat? When will you create the perception of success? How does this tell us when to file for a trademark? Conclusion Introduction It seems no one has an actual answer to the question of when […]
An Overview of Copyright Law
An Overview of Copyright Law Navigation What Copyrights Protect Copyright Registration Copyright Costs & Fees Copyright Licensing Copyright Infringement & Fair Use Conclusion What Copyrights Protect Copyrights protect creative expressions on tangible mediums. Creative expressions include songs, lyrics, poems, literature, sound recordings, dramatic works, etc. These creative works must be put onto a tangible medium […]
The Basics of Intellectual Property Law
The Basics of Intellectual Property Law Navigation Goals of IP Law Areas of IP Law Patent Law Trademarks Copyrights Trade Secrets Conclusion General Goals of Intellectual Property Law protect innovation help consumers identify the source of goods/services protect creative works protect information Areas of IP Law That Achieve These Goals Patents protect innovation. Trademark […]
How to Create an Intellectual Property Portfolio
How To Create An IP Portfolio What is an Intellectual Property Portfolio? An Intellectual Property Portfolio is often described as a simple compilation of your IP. Basically, a folder on a computer with all of your patents, trademarks, and copyrights compiled. This is a waste of time and provides you no benefit. A portfolio is […]