The importance of intellectual property is never clearer than in the moments following a mistake regarding IP ownership. Such mistakes can dramatically change the outcome of any business relationship. Your relationship with partners, employees, contractors, and even investors could be affected. Damaging those
In this time of rapidly changing technology, trade secrets can provide a massive competitive advantage and be the cornerstone of an effective IP portfolio. Effectively protecting proprietary information and trade secrets can often be more valuable than patents or any other form
A non-disclosure agreement is a contract between at least two parties that specifies confidential information that the parties want to share with one another while also restricting access by third parties. Unfortunately, People who pay little attention to what they sign
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) delivers a unified procedure for filing patent applications in any or all of its contracting nations. As a result, the patent application procedure has been simplified in most countries on earth. Despite being a great
A patent gives its owner the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, and importing an invention for a limited number of years. Patents have been the cornerstone of strong IP portfolios for decades. They can help you protect
Many great ideas languish because otherwise brilliant people cannot make the right presentation to management or investors or prospects when an opportunity is at hand. Simply, strong presentation skills can help you bring your innovative ideas to life. Our program
Publicity laws and penalties are in place to prevent others from taking control of your image and using it for their own commercial benefit. Governments and law enforcement agencies care a lot about publicity rights. It doesn’t matter whether a
Trade dress is a form of trademark protection. Where classic trademarks are typically comprised of words and designs and combinations of words and designs, trade dress is concerned with the total image or overall appearance of products and packaging such