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 Veralto Custom Videos | 7 Videos | |||
| VLTO |  | World IP Day - Veralto | 1:50 | |
| VLTO-01 | | Veralto IP Training - IP Basics | 20:10 | |
| VLTO-02 | | Veralto IP Training - NDAs and Trade Secrets | 25:33 | |
| VLTO-03 | | Veralto IP Training - Protecting Digital Inventions & AI | 31:31 | |
| VLTO-04 | | Veralto IP Training - Patent Searching | 16:17 | |
| VLTO-05 | | Veralto IP Training - Advanced Patent Training | 32:41 | |
| VLTO-06 | | Veralto IP Training - Trademarks & Copyrights | 28:00 | |
| Intellectual Property | ||||
| 15 | Intellectual Property and Innovation | 61 Videos | ||
| Modules (~3 to 18 minutes) | Info | Duration | ||
| 15-1, 115-01 | | Intellectual Property General Awareness | This module will provide users with a high-level overview of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and confidentiality. It is generally intended as an introduction to more detailed programs for each. | 13:30 |
| 15-31 | | Importance of Lab Notebooks Post America Invents Act (AIA) | A look at five good reasons for maintaining lab notebooks after the passage of the American Invents Act. | 8:03 |
| 15-32 | | Importance of Lab Notebooks | A look at five good reasons for maintaining lab notebooks. | 6:05 |
| 15-33 | | IP Contamination | A look at IP contamination. What is it, how is it harmful, and how can you avoid it? | 4:53 |
| 15-34 | | Product Contamination | What is product contamination? How does it occur, what are the risks, and how can you avoid it? | 5:07 |
| 15-35 | | Why Should Everyone Care About Intellectual Property? | A look at intellectual property. Why is it important, and how can it help your business to succeed? | 3:45 |
| 15-36 | | Why Should Sales Professionals Care About IP? | A look at intellectual property. Why is it important to sales professionals, and how can it help them to succeed? | 4:32 |
| 15-37 | | What to Do with Unsolicited Business Ideas | A look at intellectual property. Why is it important to sales professionals, and how can it help them to succeed? | 4:51 |
| 15-38 | | Considerations for IP Decisions in Connection with Innovative Ideas | What are the common considerations for IP decisions in connection with innovative ideas? A look at the four main options are: a patent application. a trade secret, a defensive publication, fourth, nothing. | 12:55 |
| 15-39 | | IP Risks and Opportunities Touch Every Part of a Business | Understanding how intellectual property impacts roles across an enterprise to mitigate risks and seize opportunities. | 8:13 |
| 15-40 | | IP Risks Associated with Copying Competitive Products | Understanding legal risks and best practices when copying or emulating competitive products to avoid patent, trademark, and copyright infringement. | 6:40 |
| 15-41 | | German Act on Employees' Inventions and the German Patent Act Part 1: Rights and Obligations | An overview of the German Act on Employees' Inventions, focusing on balancing employer rights and employee remuneration for patentable inventions. | 16:28 |
| 15-42 | | German Act on Employees' Inventions and the German Patent Act Part 2: Inventorship | Overview of inventorship criteria under German law, focusing on contributions needed for inventor status. | 4:48 |
| 15-43 | | German Act on Employees' Inventions and the German Patent Act Part 3: Compensation | Understanding employee compensation under the German Act on Employees' Inventions. | 10:35 |
| 15-44 | | A Bundle of IP Assets for Each Commercial Process | Overview of intellectual property assets, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, and their strategic value in protecting innovation and gaining a competitive edge. | 5:08 |
| 15-45, 240-16 | | Intellectual Property in Connection with Services Agreements | Explores services agreements and their critical role in defining IP ownership, compensation, delivery terms, and quality standards when working with contractors. | 9:12 |
| 15-46, 240-17 | | Intellectual Property Provisions of Supply Agreements | Discusses key intellectual property provisions in supply agreements, including licensing, ownership, warranties, and indemnification. | 3:43 |
| 15-47 | | IP Enforcement: If You See Something, Say Something | Encourages employees to help identify potential IP infringements, emphasizing the value of vigilance and basic IP knowledge. | 4:07 |
| 15-48, 115-02 | | The Impact IP Has On Product Value with Customs Bureaus | Explores the impact of intellectual property on product valuation during customs clearance, focusing on assists, royalties, and compliance. | 4:44 |
| 15-49, 115-03 | | IP Valuations in Connection with Transfer Pricing | Overview of transfer pricing challenges and valuation methods for intangible assets between related entities. | 8:57 |
| 15-50, 115-04 | | Process Steps for Three IP Valuation Approaches | Detailed guide on identifying, categorizing, and valuing intellectual property using cost, income, and market approaches. | 11:18 |
| 15-51, 115-05, 125-01 | | Valuation Considerations for Standard Essential Patents | Explore standard-essential patents (SEPs) and their valuation impact in tech. | 10:06 |
| 15-52, 115-06 | | Overview of the Cost Approach to IP Valuation | Understand the cost approach to IP valuation and its practical applications. | 4:33 |
| 15-53, 115-07 | | Overview of the Income Approach to IP Valuation | Explore the income approach to IP valuation and its key methods. | 3:41 |
| 15-54, 115-08 | | Overview of the Market Approach to IP Valuation | Understand the market approach to IP valuation and its challenges. | 3:03 |
| 15-55, 115-09 | | Why are IP Valuations Important? | Explore the significance of IP valuation for business strategy. | 7:38 |
| 15-56 | | Patent and Copyright Ownership in Canada | Understand patent and copyright ownership principles in Canada. | 5:16 |
| 15-57 | | Patent and Copyright Ownership in Finland | Learn about patent and copyright ownership in Finland's workplace. | 3:39 |
| 15-58 | | Patent and Copyright Ownership in Spain | Understand patent and copyright ownership laws in Spain's workplace. | 3:03 |
| 15-59 | | Patent and Copyright Ownership in Taiwan | Explore patent and copyright ownership laws in Taiwan's work relationships. | 2:04 |
| 15-63, 350-11 | | IP Considerations in a Joint Development Relationship | Guidelines on managing intellectual property in joint development relationships, focusing on ownership, agreements, and confidentiality. | 4:38 |
| 15-64, 350-07 | | Innovation Does Not Stop at Beginning of Clinical Trials | Understand the importance of ongoing innovation and patenting during clinical trials. | 3:50 |
| Micro Modules (~1 minute) | Duration | |||
| 15-2 | | What is Intellectual Property? | A clarification of what IP is not, and a breakdown of types of IP. | 0:44 |
| 15-3 | | What Types of Intellectual Property Are there? | An explanation of the relationship between different kinds of IP. | 2:10 |
| 15-4 | | Can a Product or Process be Protected by More than One Kind of Intellectual Property? | A rundown of the options business owners have for IP protections. | 0:59 |
| 15-5, 350-04 | | What is the Difference Between a Patent and a Trade Secret? | An explanation of the pros and cons of trade secrets and patents. | 2:13 |
| 15-6, 350-05 | | What is the Difference Between a Patent and a Trademark? | An explanation of the pros and cons of trademarks and patents. | 1:49 |
| 15-7 | | Who Owns the Intellectual Property in a Joint Development Relationship? | An explanation of the importance of joint development agreements in IP ownership issues. | 1:29 |
| 15-8 | | Who Owns the Intellectual Property in a Services Relationship? | An explanation of the importance of services agreements in IP ownership issues. | 1:14 |
| 15-9 | | Why Do You Need an IP Strategy as an Embedded Part of Your Business Strategy? | An explanation of the importance of the preventive power of IP protections. | 1:09 |
| 15-10 | | Why is Being Religiously Tied to a "Not Invented Here" Mentality Dangerous? | A discussion of the pros and cons of developing new components within your business versus purchasing components made by other firms. | 1:11 |
| Vignettes (~1 to 6 minutes) | Info | Duration | ||
| 15-11 | | Introduction to IP Ownership Issues | An introduction to the scenarios. | 3:38 |
| 15-12 | | When Should You Start Thinking About Intellectual Property? | A discussion of when you should begin to think about IP protection in connection with product development. | 2:39 |
| 15-13 | | What is a Patent? | A discussion about patents. | 2:31 |
| 15-14 | | What is a Patent Claim? - Example | A discussion of patent claims. | 2:28 |
| 15-15 | | What is the Process when Dealing with Patent Examiners? | A discussion of the process in dealing with patent examiners. | 0:56 |
| 15-16 | | What is Prior Art? | A discussion of prior art. | 3:27 |
| 15-17 | | Involve IP Counsel as Early as Possible | A discussion of the need to contact IP counsel as early as possible. | 1:57 |
| 15-18 | | Do You Have to Be an Inventor to Be Listed as an Inventor on a Patent? | A discussion of the need to be an inventor to be listed as an inventor on a patent? | 1:44 |
| 15-19 | | Careful Communications | A discussion of being careful in emails and other written exchanges. | 3:16 |
| 15-20 | | What Are Your Options if You Are Potentially Infringing a Patent? | A discussion of options if you are potentially infringing a patent. | 4:43 |
| 15-21 | | What is a Product Clearance Search? | A discussion of product clearance searching. | 0:56 |
| 15-22 | | What is a Trade Secret? | A discussion of trade secrets. | 3:45 |
| 15-23 | | What is a Trademark? | A discussion of trademarks. | 3:09 |
| 15-24 | | What is a Copyright? | A discussion of copyrights. | 3:53 |
| 15-25 | | Open Source and Free Software | A discussion of Open Source & Free Software. | 1:29 |
| 15-26 | | Confidential Information and NDAs | A discussion of Confidential information and NDAs. | 4:53 |
| 15-27 | | IP Ownership Issues | A discussion of IP Ownership Issues. | 6:08 |
| 15-28 | | Categories of IP Ownership in Contracts | A discussion of Categories of IP Ownership in Contracts. | 7:12 |
| 15-29 | | How to Avoid Invisible Risks with Indirect Contractors | A discussion of How to avoid Invisible Risks with indirect contractors. | 2:22 |
| 15-30, 120-1 | | IP: The Movie | A movie describing all aspects of IP fundamentals. | 1:11 |
| 20 | Patent Fundamentals | 154 Videos | ||
| Modules (~3 to 19 minutes) | Info | Duration | ||
| 20-1 | | What is a Patent? | What is a patent? What are savvy companies doing with patents? Why should you be concerned about competitive patents or patents owned by non-practicing entities? Where is the power in the patent? As a general matter, what is a claim, and how does it work? | 5:49 |
| 20-2 | | What is Patent Infringement? | How do you infringe a patent? How do you design around a patent? We will use a simple product example to show this; a chair. A chair is a useful product example because it is well known, it has obvious components, and with a chair, executives will be able to easily understand the concept of infringement and designing around patents. | 8:16 |
| 20-3 | | How Can You Have a Patent and Still not be Able to Make Your Patented Product? | A brief description of the concept that a patent does not give the assignee or patentee the right to make, use, or sell, but only the right to exclude others from making, using, and selling. We will continue with the with chair example and describe situations where you can own a patent on a chair, and can still infringe another, more broad chair patent by making your own patented chair. And, we will discuss the value of having a narrow patent. For example, even though the owner of the broader patent can block you, with your narrower patent, you can also block that broad patent owner from making your patented chair. | 3:24 |
| 20-4 | | What is a Patent Fence and What Can You Do About it? | A brief description of the patent fence concept using simple examples with our chair. Our core patent claim will be an apparatus for sitting comprised of a back, a seat, and one or more legs. We will demonstrate a patent fence by having a competitor invent and patent a chair with the various extra features such as a footrest, a headrest, and wheels on the base. And we will demonstrate how that competitive patent fence can devalue our broad patent. | 5:12 |
| 20-5 | | What Are Patent Trolls and Why Should they Scare You to Death? | The worldwide landscape is covered with predators. Who is coming after you? What is a troll or non-practicing entity? Where does the term come from? Can they legally do what they do? What are their strengths? What are their weaknesses? What are some basic defenses that can be used to block trolls? | 12:18 |
| 20-6 | | Publishing and Defensive Publications | This module will briefly respond to the following Questions: What is publication and why can it result in the loss of your own patent rights? Trade Secret rights? What is publication clearance and why is it useful? What is defensive publishing? How can it help to block competitive patents? How can it reduce worldwide patent costs? What are the best practices for defensive publishing? | 7:54 |
| 20-7, 60-1 | | What is Prior Art and Why is it Important to My Business? | What is prior art searching and competitive landscaping, and how do these functions relate to your business? We will discuss Freedom to Operate (FTO), Invalidity, Patentability, patents for competitive intelligence, and general reports for these functional needs. | 6:44 |
| 20-8 | | What is a Design Patent? | What is a design patent? How do design patents overlap with trademarks? A comparison of design patents with utility patents. What are some examples of design patents? What are the Key differences between copyrights and design patents? | 9:58 |
| 20-9 | | Inventorship | We will talk about your status as an inventor on a patent; a topic some people call inventorship. Who should be listed as an inventor on a patent? We will use several examples to illustrate the appropriate inventorship designation. | 6:31 |
| 20-10 | | What You Put in Writing Could Adversely Impact Litigation | In this module, we will discuss how putting your thoughts and ideas in writing can adversely impact an outcome of litigation (pending or future). We will also discuss terms you should avoid in memos, emails, or other written communications. | 7:38 |
| 20-11 | | Software Patents | In this module, we describe the state of software patents; what typically can and cannot be patented related to software, and what you can do to increase your chances of securing patent protection. | 10:05 |
| 20-12 | | Provisional Patent Applications | In this module, we will discuss provisional patent applications in terms of both what they are and what they are not, including risks associated with using provisional patent applications to seek patent protection | 5:32 |
| 20-42 | | What Kinds of Things Do Patents Protect? | A brief discussion of the three types of patents provided by the USPTO and the types of inventions they protect. | 4:11 |
| 20-72 | | Patent Marking in the US | A discussion of the importance of marking patented products for infringement litigation. This module also briefly discusses the proper method for marking patented products and the pros and cons of marking said products. | 5:50 |
| 20-73 | | Patent Marking | A discussion of the purpose of patent marking laws and several methods for marking patented products. This module also briefly discusses the risks associated with false patent marking. | 5:11 |
| 30-3, 20-81, 37-1 | | What is a Patent Claim? | A discussion of the importance of the claims in a utility patent application. This module also briefly explains dependent and independent claims. | 3:34 |
| 20-83 | | Why You're Needed for PTO Office Actions | A discussion of patent-office office actions and their role in the patent application process. This module also explains why inventors' IP counsel frequently require input from the inventors in order to respond to office actions from the patent office and to complete the application process. | 5:51 |
| 20-84 | | Why You're Needed to Support Patent Application Review | A discussion of why it is critical for inventors to review patent applications before these applications are filed. This module also discusses the importance of avoiding overly-broad claims and why inventors' cooperation with IP counsel is vital throughout the application process. | 6:01 |
| 20-85 | | How Does Claim Deletion Impact Inventorship | A discussion of why patent claims are often deleted during the application process and the significance of deletion on inventorship. This module also briefly discusses a potential remedy to claim deletion to restore inventor status. | 3:03 |
| 20-86 | | Divisional Patent Applications | An explanation of divisional patent applications and how they can be used to apply for patent protection for multiple inventions. This module also briefly discusses the pros and cons of filing divisional patent applications. | 5:04 |
| 20-87 | | Continuation and Continuation-in-Part Patent Applications | An explanation of continuation and continuation-in-part patent applications and their connection to conventional patent applications. This module also briefly discusses the pros and cons of filing continuation and continuation-in-part patent applications. | 7:22 |
| 20-88 | | Continuation Patent Applications | A discussion of continuation patent applications, their connection to regular patent applications, and the importance of avoiding new information in continuation patent applications. This module also briefly discusses the pros and cons of filing a continuation patent application and provides an example of when to use such an application. | 6:08 |
| 20-89 | | Why is it Critical to File Patent Applications Before Engaging Suppliers, Vendors, and Customers? | A discussion of the legal risks of disclosing sensitive information about your product or service before that product or service is patented. This module includes legal risks specific to the United States. | 2:09 |
| 20-90 | | Contributory Infringement | An explanation of the offense of contributory patent infringement, a.k.a. indirect infringement (a.k.a. infringement by supply). This module includes a brief example of a contributory patent infringement scenario. | 4:15 |
| 20-91 | | Willful Patent Infringement | An explanation of the offense of willful patent infringement and why the penalties for willful infringement are typically harsher than those for non-willful infringement. This module also provides tips for avoiding willful infringement. | 5:20 |
| 20-92 | | Benefits of a Provisional Patent Application (US) | A discussion of the six primary benefits of filing a provisional patent application, as opposed to only filing a regular patent application. | 3:15 |
| 20-93, 350-14 | | How Does Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Compare to a Patent in the US? | A discussion of plant variety protections in the United States. This includes a discussion of the similarities and differences between PVP and utility patents in terms of the application processes and the scope of protections offered by both. | 18:49 |
| 20-94, 27-7 | | How Does an EU community Design Compare to a US Design Patent | A discussion of the similarities and differences between American design patents and European Union community designs. This includes an explanation of different types of EU design protections, the length of the different types of protection, and differences in the application processes. | 4:53 |
| 20-95 | | What is a Standard Essential Patent (SEP)? | A discussion of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), Standard-Setting Organizations (SSOs), pools, FRAND terms, and related topics. | 10:44 |
| 20-96 | | Can I Talk Publicly About My Patent Pending or Patented Technology? | A discussion of the public nature of patents. This module also includes two main risks associated with the public disclosure of patent applications and/or granted patents, as well as some ways to mitigate these risks. | 5:55 |
| 20-97 | | Who Owns the Patent for an Employee's Invention in France? | A discussion of the three types of employee inventions provided under French law. This module also includes some tips for French employers for securing invention ownership. | 3:20 |
| 20-98 | | Who Owns the Patent for an Employee's Invention in Germany? | A discussion of two types of employee inventions under German law. This module also includes some tips for German employers for securing invention ownership. | 4:06 |
| 20-99 | | Who Owns the Patent for an Employee's Invention in the United Kingdom? | A discussion of the two possible conditions in which, under UK law, an employer would own an invention created by an employee. This module also includes some tips for British employers for securing invention ownership. | 2:56 |
| 20-100 | | Who Owns the Patent for an Employee's Invention in the Netherlands? | A discussion of the two conditions in which, under Dutch law, an employer would own an invention created by an employee. This module also includes some tips for Dutch employers for securing invention ownership. | 2:39 |
| 20-101 | | Who Owns the Patent for an Employee's Invention in Belgium? | A discussion of the three types of employee inventions under Belgian law and the corresponding rules regarding ownership. This module also includes some tips for Belgian employers for securing invention ownership. | 3:53 |
| 20-102 | | Who Owns the Patent for an Employee's Invention in Switzerland? | A discussion of the three types of employee inventions and the corresponding ownership rules under Swiss law. This module also includes some tips for Swiss employers for securing invention ownership. | 4:33 |
| 20-103 | | Who Owns the Patent for a Contractor's Invention in France? | A discussion of French laws on ownership of an invention resulting from a contractor-commissioner relationship. This module also includes tips for French commissioners for pursuing invention ownership. | 1:16 |
| 20-104 | | Who Owns the Patent for a Contractor's Invention in the United Kingdom? | A discussion of British laws on ownership of an invention resulting from a contractor-commissioner relationship. This module also includes tips for British commissioners for pursuing invention ownership. | 1:15 |
| 20-105 | | What is a Foreign Filing License? | A discussion of the rules on foreign filing licenses, a.k.a. foreign filing permits, in the UK, the US, Spain, Japan, and India. This module also discusses five "red flags" indicating when a foreign filing license may be necessary. | 8:37 |
| 20-106 | | Selling Products with Patented Features | Strategies for leveraging patents to boost sales and margins. | 9:37 |
| 20-107 | | What is the Prior Use Defense in Patent Infringement Actions? | Explains the use of prior use rights as a defense in patent infringement cases, focusing on key global legal considerations and corporate implications. | 8:14 |
| 20-108 | | What Is a European Unitary Patent? | Learn how the European Unitary Patent system simplifies patent protection across multiple EU member states. | 6:24 |
| 20-109 | | What is an Ex-Parte Patent Reexamination? | Learn the strategic benefits and risks of ex parte patent reexamination in defending against or invalidating patents. | 12:23 |
| 20-110 | | Why Are Claims Decisions Different Depending on Where You File? | Understand how patent claim limits and excess fees differ across nations. | 2:33 |
| 20-111 | | Do Not Fear the Non-Obvious Inventive Step Patentability Requirement | Learn the importance of inventive step and non-obviousness in patentability. | 6:24 |
| 20-112 | | Beware of Patent Co-Ownership | Explore how co-ownership impacts patent value and how to mitigate risks. | 7:42 |
| 20-113 | | What Are the Basic Requirements for Patentability? | Understand the key requirements for patentability: novelty, utility, and inventive step. | 5:16 |
| 20-114 | | Right to Repair / Replace Parts of Patented Products | 3:17 | |
| 20-115 | | Design Patents for Replacement Parts | 3:08 | |
| 20-116, 60-13 | | What is Patent Due Diligence? | Learn the essential steps for patent due diligence to assess and value patent portfolios. | 5:21 |
| 20-117, 350-15 | | Experimental Use Exemption to Patent Infringement | Understand the global variations of experimental use exemptions to patent infringement, focusing on research and development scenarios. | 10:58 |
| 20-118, 37-7 | | Common Types of Patent Claims | Explore common patent claim types, including apparatus, method, and compound claims, to understand their unique roles and definitions. | 7:35 |
| 20-119, 260-16 | | Enforcing Patent Rights | Understand the enforcement of patent rights and infringement analysis, focusing on claims comparison to determine violations. | 3:06 |
| 20-120 | | Patentable Subject Matter | Explore patentable subject matter categories, focusing on requirements for inventions and limitations, including abstract ideas and software. | 2:43 |
| 20-121, 37-8 | | Invalidating a Patent and Claim Construction | Understand patent invalidity, its causes, and claim construction principles to navigate challenges effectively. | 3:48 |
| 20-122 | | Patentability vs Patent Infringement: Two Examples | Explore patentability versus infringement analysis through practical examples involving unique cup designs and their implications. | 3:26 |
| 20-123 | | Considerations for Where to File Patent Applications | Learn strategic considerations for filing patent applications in various nations to protect your innovations effectively. | 3:14 |
| 20-124, 350-16 | | De Minimis Patent Infringement | Explore the concept of de minimis patent infringement and its implications in various jurisdictions, focusing on minimal infringements and defenses. | 6:34 |
| 20-126, 350-17 | | Patentability of Selection Inventions | Understand selection inventions, their patentability, and implications for broader inventions in various jurisdictions. | 5:53 |
| 20-127, 350-18 | | Software Implemented Inventions Throughout the World | Explore patentability criteria for computer-implemented inventions in Europe and globally, emphasizing technical problem-solving and physical world interaction. | 9:06 |
| 20-128, 60-14 | | Is There Value in Expired Patents? | Understand the strategic benefits of utilizing expired patents for innovation, cost savings, and product development. | 4:48 |
| 20-129, 350-19 | | Necessary Alignment of USPTO and FDA Disclosures | Explore the critical need for consistent disclosures to the FDA and USPTO to ensure regulatory compliance and patent validity. | 3:55 |
| 20-130, 135-01 | | Why Academia and RTOS Should Obtain Patents | Understand the significance of patents for universities and research organizations in enhancing innovation, generating revenue, and building market credibility. | 4:33 |
| 20-131 | | Patent Exhaustion | Explore patent exhaustion, its implications for ownership, and how it affects the sale and use of patented products globally. | 4:48 |
| 20-132 | | Patent Infringement Actions Should be Seen as the Natural Progression of Patent Ownership | Understand the importance of viewing patent infringement as a likely outcome, guiding strategic enforcement decisions and optimizing patent investments. | 4:48 |
| 20-133 | | What is a Patentability Evaluation? | Explore patentability evaluations to determine an invention's patent potential, aiding strategic business decisions and cost-effective patent portfolio development. | 6:22 |
| 20-134, 60-15 | | What is a Patent Infringement Opinion? | Understand patent infringement opinions, assessing product claims to evaluate potential infringement risks and inform strategic legal decisions. | 4:17 |
| 20-135 | | How Does a Patent Priority Date Differ From a Patent Filing Date? | Learn the distinction between patent filing dates and priority dates, vital for establishing patent rights and navigating prior art effectively. | 8:16 |
| 20-136, 135-02 | | What Does it Mean to Say a Patent is Strong? | Understand what constitutes a strong patent or patent portfolio, including key metrics and industry relevance. | 6:01 |
| 20-137, 135-03 | | What is a Blocking Patent? | Learn about blocking patents and their potential impact on product development and obtaining your own patents. | 3:35 |
| 20-138, 135-04 | | Patent Infringement Misunderstandings | Explore common misconceptions about patent infringement and understand the criteria for infringement in a business context. | 4:48 |
| 20-139, 135-05 | | Should Universities and RTOs Oppose Patents? | Explore whether universities and RTOs should oppose patents and their implications. | 7:45 |
| 20-140, 350-01 | | Difference Between Patent Exclusivity and Regulatory Exclusivity | Understand the differences between patent exclusivity and regulatory exclusivity. | 4:10 |
| 20-141, 37-9, 260-19 | | The Doctrine of Equivalency | Explore the doctrine of equivalency in patent infringement cases. | 6:38 |
| 20-142 | | What is a Patent Indemnification Provision? | 6:33 | |
| 20-143, 360-03 | | Patentability of AI Generated Inventions | Examine the complexities of AI-generated inventions and patent ownership. | 7:22 |
| 20-144, 37-10, 350-02 | | What is a Markush Patent Claim? | Understand Markush patent claims and their role in chemical invention. | 4:01 |
| 20-145, 350-03 | | What is a Patent and What Types of Patents are There? | Explore the essentials of patents, their types, and their limitations. | 2:48 |
| 20-146, 350-06 | | How Can Publications Harm Your Potential Patent Rights? | Understand how publications can jeopardize patent rights and the importance of IP review. | 3:33 |
| 20-147, 350-08 | | Why You’re Needed to Support Patent Application Review in the BioPharma Industry | Learn key expectations for reviewing patent applications to ensure accuracy and completeness before filing. | 3:33 |
| 20-149 | | Non-Infringement Analysis in US Design Patent Cases | Learn the key aspects of design patent infringement analysis, focusing on the ordinary observer test and its implications. | 4:25 |
| 20-150 | | Compare Provisional Patent Applications with a Non-provisional Patent Applications | Understand the key differences between provisional and non-provisional patent applications, including their uses and timelines. | 2:45 |
| 20-151, 350-10 | | What Are the Requirements for Getting a Patent in the BioPharma Industry? | Learn the key requirements for obtaining a utility patent, including novelty, usefulness, non-obviousness, and enablement. | 3:42 |
| 20-152, 350-12 | | Plant Variety Protection and the UPOV | Understand plant variety protection (PVP) and its role in safeguarding plant breeders' intellectual property rights across global jurisdictions. | 3:33 |
| 20-153, 60-18 | | Overview of Patent Classification Systems | 3:02 | |
| 20-154 | | Can You Patent Software If It Includes Open Source? | 4:40 | |
| 20-155 | | What Is Publication Clearance and Why Is It Important? | 5:37 | |
| Micro Modules (~1 to 2 minutes) | Duration | |||
| 20-13 | | What is a Patent? | A discussion of the patent protections and their limitations. | 0:58 |
| 20-14 | | What Are the Basic Requirements of Patentability? | A discussion of what it means for an invention to be new and non-obvious. | 1:32 |
| 20-15 | | How Can Patents Benefit Your Business? | A discussion of the ways patent protections can provide new sources of income. | 1:22 |
| 20-16 | | What is the Life of a US Utility Patent? | A discussion of the importance of the date of issuance in determining the lifespan of a patent. | 0:57 |
| 20-17 | | How Much Does it Cost to Prepare, File, and Maintain a US Utility Patent? | A breakdown of the various expenses involved in obtaining and maintaining a patent. | 1:23 |
| 20-18 | | How Expensive is it to Enforce Your Patent? | A discussion of the specific costs, in dollars, of obtaining a US patent. | 0:53 |
| 20-19 | | What is a Patent Fence? | A discussion of how to both block competitors from obtaining a patent and avoid being blocked from obtaining a patent. | 2:20 |
| 20-20 | | How Do You Prevent a Patent Fence? | A discussion of how publishing can be used to block competitors from patenting their inventions. | 1:04 |
| 20-21 | | What is a Patent Troll? | A discussion of how non-practicing entities make money through patents without inventing anything. | 1:03 |
| 20-22 | | What is Patent Infringement? | An explanation of patent infringement. | 0:47 |
| 20-23 | | Who Are the Plaintiff and Defendant in a Patent Infringement Litigation? | An explanation of the parties involved in patent infringement litigation. | 0:29 |
| 20-24 | | What is an Invention Disclosure? | A discussion of the role of the invention disclosure in the patent process. | 0:50 |
| 20-25 | | What Are the Main Defenses to a Patent Infringement Action? | A discussion of invalidity and non-infringement defenses in patent infringement litigation. | 1:18 |
| 20-26 | | Does Having a Patent Give Me the Right to Make and Sell My Patent Product? | An explanation of how a patent proprietor can be blocked from making, using, and/or selling the technology the proprietor patented. | 1:17 |
| 20-27 | | How Do You Decide Who Should be Named as an Inventor on a Patent Application? | A discussion of the significance of determining who qualifies to be a named inventor in a patent application. | 2:08 |
| 20-28 | | How is Patent Ownership Determined? | A discussion of the two ways someone can be the owner of an invention. | 0:38 |
| 20-29 | | What is the Difference Between Ownership and Co-Ownership of Patent Rights? | A discussion of the potential pitfalls of co-owning patent rights and the importance of ownership agreements. | 1:07 |
| 20-30 | | What is a Patent Assignment? | A discussion of patent assignments and the circumstances in which they typically occur. | 0:58 |
| 20-31 | | What is a Patent License? | A comparison of patent assignments and patent licensing. | 0:55 |
| 20-32 | | What is the Difference Between an IP Licensor and an IP Licensee? | An explanation of parties to a licensing agreement. | 0:22 |
| 20-33 | | What is a Patent Royalty? | An explanation of what royalties are and how they can be structured. | 0:29 |
| 20-34 | | What is the Difference Between Patent In-Licensing and Out-Licensing? | An explanation of in-licensing and out-licensing and associated terms. | 0:27 |
| 20-35 | | How Can Rights be Licensed Under a Patent? | An explanation of the rights individuals and companies secure through licensing agreements. | 1:11 |
| 20-36 | | What is the Difference Between an Exclusive and non-Exclusive Patent License? | An explanation of the rights a non-exclusive licensee possesses compared to the rights an exclusive licensee possesses. | 1:16 |
| 20-37 | | What is a Design Patent? | An explanation of designs in the patent context and the protections provided by design patents. | 1:15 |
| 20-38 | | How Do Design Patents Compare with Utility Patents? | An explanation of the purposes and features of design patents versus those of utility patents. | 1:27 |
| 20-39 | | How Do Design Patents Compare with Copyrights in the US? | An explanation of the three main differences between design patents and US copyrights. | 1:43 |
| 20-40 | | How Can Publications Harm Your Potential Patent Rights? | An explanation of how any type of publication by anyone anywhere in the world can destroy patent rights. | 1:16 |
| 20-41 | | Where is the US Patent Office? | A brief discussion of the locations of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. | 0:25 |
| 20-43 | | Are there Different types of US Patents? | A brief discussion of the three types of patents provided by the USPTO and what they protect. | 0:52 |
| 20-44 | | What is the Difference Between a Patent Application and a Patent? | An explanation of the distinction between a patent and a patent application, and the benefits provided by patent applications. | 0:53 |
| 20-45 | | What Are the Requirements for Getting a Patent? | A brief discussion of the three requirements for getting a patent and what each requirement means. | 1:47 |
| 20-46 | | What Happens if I Publicly Disclose My Invention Before I File a Patent Application on the Invention? | A brief discussion of the potential legal consequences of disclosing inventions before filing the patent applications for those inventions. | 0:51 |
| 20-47 | | Can I Get a Patent for My Invention with no Intention of Making or Selling Products Covered by My Patent? | A brief discussion of why inventors may seek patents for their inventions without intending to make or sell those inventions. | 0:35 |
| 20-48 | | Can a Product be Protected by More than One Patent? | A brief discussion of how an invention can be covered by multiple patents. | 0:49 |
| 20-49 | | When Can an Owner of a US Patent Sue Someone for Patent Infringement in the US? | A brief discussion of the circumstances in which a US-based patent proprietor may sue another party for patent infringement. | 1:03 |
| 20-50 | | How Much Does it Cost to Get a US Patent? | A brief accounting of the expenses typically associated with the patent application process. | 1:47 |
| 20-51 | | How Long Does it Take to Get a Patent? | A brief discussion and explanation of the timeline for obtaining a patent. | 0:55 |
| 20-52 | | What is the Process for Getting a US Utility Patent? | A brief discussion of the steps for obtaining a US utility patent. | 1:33 |
| 20-53 | | How Do I Know if I Should be Named as an Inventor on a Patent? | A brief discussion of the criteria for being named as an inventor in a patent application. | 0:57 |
| 20-54 | | How Do I Know if My Invention is Patentable as a Utility Patent in the US? | A brief discussion of the required attributes of a patentable invention. | 1:35 |
| 20-55 | | Who Are US Patent Attorneys and what Do they Do? | A brief discussion of the necessary qualifications to be a patent attorney. | 1:17 |
| 20-56 | | Who Are US Patent Agents and what Do they Do? | A brief discussion of the work of patent agents and how to become a patent agent. | 0:44 |
| 20-57 | | What is the Difference Between a US Patent Attorney and a US Patent Agent? | A brief discussion of the similarities and differences between patent attorneys and patent agents. | 0:52 |
| 20-58 | | Can there be More than One Inventor for a Patentable Invention? | A brief discussion of the requirements for being a named inventor of a patented invention. | 0:41 |
| 20-59 | | What is the Patent Cooperation Treaty and Why is it Important? | A brief explanation of the Patent Cooperation Treaty and its benefits. | 1:14 |
| 20-60 | | Does Every Country Have the Same Laws Regarding Patents? | A brief discussion of the key differences of patents laws of different countries and the significance of these differences. | 0:43 |
| 20-61 | | How Can I Determine the Value of a Patent? | A brief discussion of the three steps for determining the value of a patent. | 0:56 |
| 20-62 | | Can a Patent be Bought or Sold? | A brief discussion of how patents can be sold. | 0:29 |
| 20-63 | | Can a Patent Application be Bought or Sold? | A brief discussion of how patent applications can be sold. | 0:31 |
| 20-64 | | What is a Provisional Patent Application? | A discussion of the purposes, benefits, and potential risks of provisional patent applications. | 1:55 |
| 20-65 | | Can a Patent Infringe Another Patent? | A brief discussion of the limits of the limits of patent rights. | 0:58 |
| 20-66 | | Is there Value in Filing a Patent Application, Even if it Never Becomes a Patent? | A brief discussion of the four benefits of filing patent applications that do not lead to patents. | 1:15 |
| 20-67 | | Why Should You Become a Named Inventor on a Patent? | A brief discussion of the five primary reasons to become a named inventor on a patent and how to become a named inventor. | 1:50 |
| 20-68 | | Why Are Brainstorming Sessions and Patents Critical to Innovation? | A brief discussion of the benefits of collaboratively brainstorming patentable inventions. | 1:05 |
| 20-69 | | Why is it Critical to File Patent Applications Before Engaging with Suppliers, Vendors, and Customers? | A brief discussion of the potential legal pitfalls of engaging with suppliers, vendors, and customers before you have filed your patent application. | 1:11 |
| 20-70 | | Can You Obtain Valuable Knowledge from Patents? | A brief explanation of how patents facilitate the spread of information. | 1:24 |
| 20-71 | | Can Patents Help You Find Hard-to-Find Competitors? | A brief explanation of how to use patents to find otherwise obscure competitors. | 1:08 |
| 20-74 | | First to File in the US | 1:37 | |
| 20-75 | | First to File International | A brief discussion of the importance of filing your patent application at the earliest opportunity. | 1:14 |
| 20-76 | | How Do You Properly Mark Your Patented Products? | A brief discussion of two approaches to marking patented products and potential legal pitfalls to each approach. | 1:50 |
| 20-77 | | What Are Pre-Issuance Damages for Patent Infringement in the US? | A brief discussion of the potential legal remedies inventors can pursue against entities that infringed on the inventors' patent applications. | 2:06 |
| 20-78 | | What if You Mark a Product with an Expired Patent Number in the US | A brief discussion of the purpose of laws against false patent markings and the two key elements of these laws common to numerous countries around the world. | 0:55 |
| 20-79 | | What Are the Key Elements of a False Patent Marking Claim | A brief discussion of a notable exception to the US law on false patent markings. | 0:41 |
| 20-80 | | What is Patent Marking? | A brief discussion of the purpose of patent markings and patent marking laws. | 1:07 |
| 20-82 | | Protecting Software Inventions | A brief discussion on how to obtain IP protections for inventions created by software. | 3:16 |
| 20-148 | | What Are Formal Patent Documents - Declarations and Assignments? | A brief discussion on how to obtain IP protections for inventions created by software. | 1:58 |
| Vignettes (~5 minutes) | Duration | |||
| 20-125 | | Patented Products Can Infringe Other Products | 4:50 | |
| 25 | EPO Patents and Oppositions | 19 Videos | ||
| Modules (~2 to 13 minutes) | Duration | |||
| 25-1 | | Introduction to the European Patent Office | A discussion of the history of the European patent system, how the system works, and its limits. | 3:53 |
| 25-2 | | What is the Process for getting an EPO Patent | A discussion of the necessary steps and time frame for obtaining a European patent. | 9:18 |
| 25-3 | | Oppositions at the European Patent Office EPO | An explanation of oppositions at the European Patent Office (EPO) and the six grounds on which oppositions can be based. This module also discusses the impact of a successful opposition and how parties may join existing oppositions. | 4:23 |
| 25-4 | | Advantages of Filing an EPO Opposition | A discussion of eight potential advantages to filing an EPO opposition. | 2:19 |
| 25-5 | | Who May File an EPO Opposition? | A brief discussion of the EPO's liberal rules on who may file oppositions and why parties who file oppositions may remain anonymous. | 2:03 |
| 25-6 | | When Should You Avoid Filing an EPO Opposition? | A brief discussion of three reasons why parties may choose not to file EPO oppositions and the pros and cons of opting for an "observation" instead of an opposition. | 3:38 |
| 25-7 | | What is the Procedure for an EPO Opposition? | 7:30 | |
| 25-9 | | EPO Timelines and Cost | 7:18 | |
| 25-10 | | Problem Solution Approach | 7:56 | |
| 25-11 | | Excluded Subject Matter in Europe | 9:26 | |
| 25-12 | | Excluded Subject Matter in the Life Sciences | 7:11 | |
| 25-13 | | Oppositions and Appeals at EPO | 7:40 | |
| 25-14 | | Priority in the European Patent System | 10:17 | |
| 25-15 | | European Patent Ownership and Assignments | 5:28 | |
| 25-16 | | Divisional Applications at the EPO | 5:12 | |
| 25-17 | | SPCs | 3:46 | |
| 25-18 | | Amendment Practices Before the EPO | 10:15 | |
| 25-20 | | UK Trade Marks | 12:47 | |
| 25-23 | | Registered UK Designs | 8:49 | |
| 27 | EU Community Designs | 7 Videos | ||
| Micro Modules (~2 to 7 minutes) | Duration | |||
| 27-1 | | What is a Community Design in the European Union? | 6:20 | |
| 27-2 | | Which Products Can You Protect with an EU Community Design? | Explore the scope of EU community design protection for eligible industrial and handicraft products. | 1:31 |
| 27-3 | | What are Exceptions to EU Community Design Protection? | Understand the seven key exceptions where EU community design rights cannot be enforced. | 3:51 |
| 27-4 | | Who Owns the Rights to a Community Design in the EU? | Learn who is entitled to own community design rights within the EU. | 1:34 |
| 27-5 | | What is a Registered Community Design in the EU | Explore the process, benefits, and requirements for registering a community design in the EU. | 4:21 |
| 27-6 | | What is an Unregistered Community Design in the EU? | Learn about unregistered EU community designs, their protection, and duration limits. | 3:07 |
| 27-7, 20-94 | | How Does an EU community Design Compare to a US Design Patent? | 4:53 | |
| 30 | How to Read a Patent | 10 Videos | ||
| Micro Modules (~3 to 4 minutes) | Info | Duration | ||
| 30-1 | | The Front Page of a Utility Patent | A look at the front page of a utility patent. What information is there, and how is that information useful? | 3:25 |
| 30-2 | | Between the Front Page and Claims of a Utility Patent | A look at the components of a patent specification between the front page and the claims. What information is found there? | 3:28 |
| 30-3, 20-81, 37-1 | | What is a Patent Claim? | We use visualizations and a simple example to provide training on patent claims, both independent and dependent. | 3:34 |
| 30-4 | | How to Read a Patent for Patentability | How can you read a patent to assess patentability? Why would you want to? | 3:27 |
| 30-5 | | How to Read a Patent for Invalidity | How can you read a patent for invalidity, and when would you want to? | 4:06 |
| 30-6 | | How to Read a Patent for Freedom to Operate | How can you read a patent for freedom to operate? When would you want to? | 4:00 |
| 30-7 | | Claim Drafting - A Girl and Her Trike | A discussion of how to properly draft patent claims, including steps and examples. Hosted by Bob Simpson. | 9:04 |
| 30-8 | | Anatomy of a Patent Claim | A discussion of the components of patent claims, as well as tips about sentence structure, claim structure, and punctuation. Hosted by Bob Simpson. | 9:53 |
| 30-9 | | Patentability and Infringement | Most legal rights give a person an affirmative right to do something. Such is not the case with patent rights. A patent gives you the right to exclude others from doing something. Specifically, a patent gives you the right to keep others from making, using, selling or offering the patented product for sale. | 7:40 |
| 30-10 | | How to Read a Design Patent | Most legal rights give a person an affirmative right to do something. Such is not the case with patent rights. A patent gives you the right to exclude others from doing something. Specifically, a patent gives you the right to keep others from making, using, selling or offering the patented product for sale. | 7:50 |
| 35 | Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) | 5 Videos | ||
| Micro Modules (~1 to 3 minutes) | Info | Duration | ||
| 35-1 | | What is a PCT Application? | A brief discussion of what a PCT application is, as well as of the PCT application process and its timeline. | 3:35 |
| 35-2 | | What Are the Key Steps in PCT Filing? | A brief discussion of the four to five steps involved in the PCT filing process. | 3:45 |
| 35-3 | | What Are the Typical Costs for PCT Filing? | A brief discussion of various fees involved in filing a PCT application. | 1:34 |
| 35-4 | | Why is a PCT Application Advantageous? | A brief discussion of five advantages PCT applications can provide businesses. | 2:36 |
| 35-5 | | Important Considerations with PCT | A brief discussion of three major problems the PCT system and the PCT application process can pose to applicants. | 1:41 |
| 37 | Patent Claims | 10 Videos | ||
| Modules (~3 to 9 minutes) | Info | Duration | ||
| 30-3, 20-81, 37-1 | | What is a Patent Claim? | We use visualizations and a simple example to provide training on patent claims, both independent and dependent. | 3:34 |
| 30-7, 37-2 | | Claim Drafting - A Girl and Her Trike | A brief discussion of the four to five steps involved in the PCT filing process. | 9:04 |
| 30-8, 37-3 | | Anatomy of a Patent Claim | An overview of patent claim anatomy, including preamble, elements, and transitional phrases, with key guidance on drafting effective claims for maximum protection. | 9:53 |
| 30-9-37-4 | | Patentability and Infringement | Most legal rights give a person an affirmative right to do something. Such is not the case with patent rights. A patent gives you the right to exclude others from doing something. Specifically, a patent gives you the right to keep others from making, using, selling or offering the patented product for sale. | 7:40 |
| 20-118, 37-7 | | Common Types of Patent Claims | Explore common patent claim types, including apparatus, method, and compound claims, to understand their unique roles and definitions. | 7:35 |
| 20-121, 37-8 | | Invalidating a Patent and Claim Construction | Understand patent invalidity, its causes, and claim construction principles to navigate challenges effectively. | 5:11 |
| 20-141, 37-9, 260-19 | | The Doctrine of Equivalency | Explore the doctrine of equivalency in patent infringement cases. | 6:38 |
| 20-144, 37-10, 350-02 | | What is a Markush Patent Claim? | Understand Markush patent claims and their role in chemical invention. | 4:01 |
| Scenarios (~23 minutes) | Duration | |||
| 37-5 | | Chess Claims with Thomas Colson and Bob Simpson | 21:58 | |
| 37-6 | | Slider Claims with Thomas Colson and Bob Simpson | 22:58 | |
| 40 | Trademarks | 47 Videos | ||
| Modules (~3 to 13 minutes) | Info | Duration | ||
| 40-1 | | What is a Trademark? | What is a trademark? Why is it useful for a company to have trademarks? How does a trademark compare to a business name? What are the practical distinctions between domain names and trademarks? | 8:16 |
| 40-2 | | What is Inherent Distinctiveness of a Trademark? | We start with the basic mentality of getting a trademark. What is distinctiveness and why is it important to getting a Trademark? How do we assess the distinctiveness of your mark? What is inherent distinctiveness and actual distinctiveness? What are Fanciful, Arbitrary, Suggestive, Descriptive, and Generic Trademarks? | 11:24 |
| 40-3 | | What is Actual Distinctiveness of a Trademark? | What is actual distinctiveness? How distinctive is your mark relative to other marks in the marketplace? What is the difference between a registered and non-registered mark? | 5:43 |
| 40-4 | | What is Trademark Infringement? | How do you infringe a trademark? What is likelihood of confusion to source? What are some basic steps you can take to avoid trademark infringement? | 13:31 |
| 40-5 | | Benefits of a US Federal Trademark Registration | In this module, we will discuss the benefits of obtaining a US federal trademark registration; such as the use of a Circle R, geographic enforceability, registration with US Customs and Border Protection, bringing actions in federal court, and inclusion in trademark databases. | 2:51 |
| 40-35 | | The Use of Trademarks in Marketing Material | A discussion of how marketing trademarked products can decrease, or even eliminate, the value of the trademark on those products. This module also includes three tips for protecting your trademarks as you market your goods. | 6:12 |
| 40-36 | | Trademark Dilution | A discussion of trademark dilution. This includes why trademark dilution can only happen to particularly famous trademarks, the two ways trademark dilution happens, the difference between dilution and infringement, and the various costs of litigation. | 5:41 |
| 40-37 | | What is a Trademark Clearance Search? | A discussion of trademark clearance searches. This includes why trademark clearance searches are so important, the jurisdictional nature of trademarks, types of trademarks, and how to begin a trademark clearance search. | 4:54 |
| 40-38 | | Considerations for Trademark Usage in Multiple Languages | A discussion of trademarks. This includes what can be protected by trademarks, as well as notable examples of how language barriers can impede the commercial success of trademarked goods. | 3:01 |
| 40-39 | | Avoid Product Packaging that Diminishes Your Trademark | A discussion of do's and don'ts for the packaging and display of trademarked goods. This includes advice regarding what information to include on the packaging, avoiding the use of stickers, the importance of accuracy, focusing on target consumers, and ease of access. | 5:25 |
| 40-40 | | How to Keep a US Trademark Alive | A discussion of three steps for preventing trademark protections from expiring. This includes how to use your trademark, what documents to submit and when, and what fees to pay and when. | 9:47 |
| 40-41 | | When Is Non-Use of a US Trademark Excusable? | A discussion of the six circumstances in which US trademark protections can be kept in place even after the trademark is no longer used in commerce. In addition, this module covers the six circumstances in which non-use of a US trademark in commerce will result in the expiration of the trademark. | 3:28 |
| 40-42 | | How to Keep an EU Trademark Alive | A discussion of how to renew a trademark in the EU. This includes a timeframe, fees, late renewal, and goods deletion. | 2:24 |
| 40-43 | | What is a TM Clearance Search, and How to Conduct One? | A discussion of trademark clearance searches. This includes when, why, and how to conduct a trademark clearance search, the country- and industry-specific aspects of trademark searches, as well as the importance of consumer confusion and common law rights. | 10:36 |
| 40-44 | | Trademark Fair Use | 4:56 | |
| 40-45 | | Insignias Under the Fastener Quality Act | Understand the Fastener Quality Act's insignia requirements and compliance. | 7:26 |
| 40-46 | | When It Comes to Trademark Rights It’s Use It or Lose It | Understanding the "use it or lose it" principle for trademarks, focusing on genuine, non-de minimis use to maintain trademark rights across different jurisdictions. | 4:56 |
| 40-47 | | Trademark Specimens | Overview of trademark specimens, highlighting acceptable forms of proof of trademark use in commerce for both products and services. | 4:31 |
| Micro Modules (~1 to 2 minutes) | Duration | |||
| 40-6 | | What is a Trademark? | A brief explanation of what trademarks are and what they can protect. | 0:30 |
| 40-7 | | What is the Duration of a US Trademark? | A brief discussion of how to ensure the longevity of a US trademark. | 0:42 |
| 40-8 | | What Are the Advantages of a US Trademark Registration Versus Common Law Trademark Rights? | A brief discussion of five key benefits proprietors of federally registered trademarks enjoy that owners of mere common law trademarks do not. | 1:16 |
| 40-9 | | Can Sounds be Protected as US Trademarks? | A brief discussion of examples of sounds protected by US trademarks. | 0:47 |
| 40-10 | | Can Colors be Protected by US Trademarks? | A brief discussion of the key step to obtain US trademark protection on colors. | 1:10 |
| 40-11 | | Can You Get a US Trademark on a Scent? | A brief discussion of the two legal requirements for obtaining US trademark protection on a scent. | 0:50 |
| 40-12 | | Can the Shape of a Product be the Subject of Trademark Protection? | A brief discussion and example of how shapes can be protected by trademarks. | 0:45 |
| 40-13 | | What's the Difference Between a Trademark and a Business Name? | A brief explanation of the distinction between the function and purpose of business names versus the function and purpose of trademarks. | 1:06 |
| 40-14 | | What's the Difference Between a Trademark and a Domain Name? | A brief explanation of the distinction between the function and purpose of domain names versus the function and purpose of trademarks |