by Admin | Jan 6, 2021 | 1pIP Summary
United States patent law requires a patent holder to provide actual or constructive notice to the public of its utility patents in order to recover damages for infringement of a product patent. 35 U.S.C. § 287(a). Although the marking requirement does not apply to... 
by Admin | Sep 1, 2020 | General
Trademark law can be confusing when it comes to determining whether a particular word, phrase, or design may be registered as a trademark. Almost every week seems to bring another story about an aspiring entrepreneur attempting to register the latest pop culture... 
by Admin | Aug 4, 2020 | 1pIP Summary
Trademarks and service marks identify and distinguish goods or services sold by one person or business from those of another. They are a primary component of marketing strategies and advertising campaigns to establish and strengthen their owner’s brands. In some... 
by Admin | Jul 13, 2020 | 1pIP Summary
Copyrights protect “original works of authorship.” This includes literature, music, plays, and other types of artistic works. Copyright protection arises automatically the moment that a work is created—the first time it appears in a fixed form. A copyright is the... 
by Admin | Jun 29, 2020 | General
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on U.S. businesses of all types and sizes. Between March and June of 2020, more than 40 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits, many after being laid off from their jobs as a result of COVID-related...