The “Two Cultures” Nature of Patent Law

March 18th, 2010

Peter Lee, University of California, Davis School of Law, has published “Patent Law and the Two Cultures,” in volume 120 of the Yale Law Journal .

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Make an Invention Patent

March 17th, 2010

Do you have any inventions that you want to show? It is really important to have a patent before you show it to the public. You have to get a better understanding about invention patents so that you will not be cheated by people.

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WiSpry patents MEMS variable capacitor

March 16th, 2010

WiSpry Inc. , a provider of tunable radio frequency semiconductor products for the wireless industry, has announced that its patent application for microelectromechanical system variable capacitors and actuation components, and related methods has been granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as patent number 7,545,622. WiSpry tunable …

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Getting a Patent - No Attorney Needed If You Can Do it Yourself

March 15th, 2010

When making your invention, make sure you take notes and work from drawings. It is best to do the drawings yourself. If you outsource your idea to a low cost draftsman, then you will have to prove the idea was yours if this draftsman beat you to the filing application for the invention.

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Porn parody studio X-Play wins trademark for use of ‘Not’…

March 14th, 2010

By far the most amusing press release to come across my desk in a long while: This week the United States Patent and Trademark Office registered a trademark granting adult film studio X-Play exclusive use of the word “Not” for adult parody movies .

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What Are the Basics of an Invention Patent?

March 13th, 2010

If you are a visionary and an inventor of some unique creation, you need to get an invention patent as soon as possible. This is an important step so your idea will be protected, and it avoids claiming by other people or organizations. If you have a document called letter patent you will be able to publish your great idea.

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USPTO Blunders Once More, Reconfirms One-Click Patent

March 12th, 2010

If you thought the growing criticism directed at the United States Patent and Trademark Office would force them to rethink their strategies in granting patents, you’re most likely wrong.

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Introductory Session - Patent Application & Filing

March 11th, 2010

Patent application procedures are universally governed by the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement. The Agreement on TRIPS is an international agreement administered by the World Trade Organization (WTO) that sets down minimum standards for many forms of intellectual property (IP) regulation. Although different countries have different internal policies for innovation and Intellectual Property (IP) protection, the common minimum derivatives from the TRIPS agreement need to be adhered to.

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Shut down the patent office?

March 10th, 2010

Last week, I pulled out the verbal bazooka to fire a well-deserved blast in Apple’s direction for their patent malfeasance.

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Copyrights and Patents

March 9th, 2010

Understanding the differences between patents, trademarks, and copyrights is essential for any creative entrepreneur. A thorough grounding in the concepts and definitions of these basic protections for intellectual property will provide you with a solid basis for protecting your inventions, creative works, and corporate reputation. Enlisting the help of a business attorney is an important step in ensuring your intellectual property is secure, but it’s equally important to inform yourself about the various methods by which individuals and companies can safeguard their creative efforts and protect their financial interests.

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