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How to Use Patents to Increase Sales

Patent Trademark Blog

When your product contains unique functional features, apply for a utility patent. If your product has unique aesthetic features that are nonfunctional, file a design patent application. See utility patent costs here and design patent costs here. How long will it take to get a utility patent?

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period. Startups can secure copyrights to prevent unauthorized copying or distribution of their creative works.

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Spicy IP Weekly Review (November 16- November 21)

SpicyIP

The court relied on the studies conducted by Lumen and “large volumes” of cease and desist complaints to prima facie establish that the App is a rogue website and deserves to be blocked as a whole. The Plaintiff had alleged that Defendant is manufacturing the above drug and thereby infringing the suit patent.

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