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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

The IP Law Blog

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. 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.

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Intellectual Property Strategies for Development of AI in China

IP Tech Blog

There are, however, several challenges related to obtaining IP protection for algorithms in China. Lack of IP protection may expose the development to theft, infringement and misuse by Chinese competitors and it may result in huge economic losses for the developers. licensing, assignment, JVs, cooperation and co-development etc.)

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

LexBlog IP

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. A patent protects an invention. As the U.S. Copyright Office. then it is no longer a trade secret.

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Reframing ITC’s Role: The Advancing America’s Interests Act

Patently-O

government focused on protecting domestic industry against undue foreign competition. These investigations patent, trademark, or copyright violations caused by trade importation into the US. Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties : The ITC can impose anti-dumping duties on foreign manufacturers selling goods in the U.S.

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How to Patent a Medical Device

Patent Trademark Blog

In most cases, you will want to get utility patents to protect the unique functional features of your medical device. Should you apply for foreign medical device patents? To pursue foreign patents, consider filing an international PCT application. Design or utility patent?

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Intellectual Property Strategies for Development of AI in China

LexBlog IP

There are, however, several challenges related to obtaining IP protection for algorithms in China. Lack of IP protection may expose the development to theft, infringement and misuse by Chinese competitors and it may result in huge economic losses for the developers. licensing, assignment, JVs, cooperation and co-development etc.)

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What is intellectual property (IP)?

Patent Trademark Blog

Let’s look into what those intangible assets might be, and how they can be protected. This is where trademarks play a role. Names or logos used to sell a product may be protectable even if the product itself is nothing new. Trademarks can last indefinitely. Think of perfumes or luxury goods. Yes, you certainly can.