Intellectual property infringers are a very real threat to anyone with proprietary ideas and programs. While they cannot always be stopped, businesses can protect themselves and pursue legal restitution, as long as they possess a robust intellectual property (IP) portfolio. Lucky for entrepreneurs, there are...
When a potentially business-changing idea is formed, it is good practice to protect it. To keep their ideas safe, entrepreneurs must possess a strong understanding of the limits and rights of intellectual property (IP). However, there are many misconceptions regarding what constitutes IP and the...
It is not an easy task to build a business and gain recognition in today's growing market. When that kind of time and money is put into a business, it is important to protect that investment. This can be done through the filing of a trademark....
If you're a business owner or entrepreneur, trademarks and patents are two terms you've probably heard quite a bit. Many people hear these terms and just assume their definitions are interchangeable. They're each designed to protect a company's intellectual property -- easy enough, right? Not...