Remove how-many-patents
article thumbnail

When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

The IP Law Blog

IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. A patent protects an invention. And with patents, the only protection arises when the USPTO issues a patent on an invention.

article thumbnail

When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

LexBlog IP

IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. A patent protects an invention. How long do you want to protect it? As the U.S. Copyright Office.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Interesting Patents | MARCH 8, 2022

LexBlog IP

Interesting Patents. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing the most exciting developments in technology and innovation. In this article, we highlight several interesting US patents recently issued by the USPTO. Looking for more information on patents?

article thumbnail

Patent Attorney Meeting: What questions to answer before first call

Patent Trademark Blog

How to prepare for the first patent attorney meeting. While we never want to discourage anyone from asking questions, coming prepared to an initial meeting with a patent attorney will lead to a more helpful discussion. Does our firm sign an NDA before the initial patent attorney meeting? Not exactly.

article thumbnail

A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2023

SpicyIP

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. Though a judgement that could potentially have an impact on how opposition proceedings are done, it is currently stayed by the Division Bench (covered here ). Syngenta Ltd.

IP 124
article thumbnail

Fish Principals Author Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal Article, “Strategic IP Considerations of Batteries and Energy Storage Solutions”

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

As the battery and electric vehicle (EV) industries continue to grow, in tandem the IP world is experiencing an increase in battery patenting activity. Research and development in the battery industry have led to a notable increase in patent filings at the U.S. Figure 1: Battery Patent Filings: CPC Class H01M 1. Valued at $108.4