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First Sale Doctrine under the copyright law
A Copyright owner' s right of distribution is limited by first sale doctrine, which is an exception to the Copyright Act. The first sale doctrine is a legal principle that limits the right to control [...]
What is a Patent and from Where do Patent right come from?
A Patent is a propitiatory right granted by federal government pursuant to laws passed by Congress. Patents, which convey to the owner exclusive rights to the claimed invention, are granted to inventors who file an application with the United [...]
Understanding the Patent Law Utility Requirement
In order for the patent application to fulfill the utility requirement, the claimed invention must be "useful" for some purpose either explicitly or implicitly. Most often the applicant will make explicit utility statement in a [...]
Difference between Registered and Unregistered Trademark
It may surprise you to learn that your trademark receives some legal protection, even if its not officially registered with the USPTO. Such protection for the unregistered trademark is based on common law of [...]
Why patent attorney’s don’t work on contingency?
The first thing to notice is that there is no such thing as contingency representation for the purpose of preparing, filing and ultimately obtaining a patent. Patent attorneys and patent agents simply do not take contingency clients [...]
Do I Need a Patent or Trademark? Alternatives to Registering IP
Intellectual Property is one the most prized possessions of any business. However if you are a small business protecting it, might be a challenge. There are several reasons for this but the biggest one is [...]