Startup Savvy: Intellectual Property 101 for Startups
Starting a business is an incredibly exciting journey. When doing so, it is important to understand the importance of protecting your innovative ideas and creations. Intellectual property (IP) plays a significant role in safeguarding your startup's unique assets, including inventions, branding, creative works, and proprietary information. In this blog, we will...
What’s Next for Biotech IP in New Jersey?
New Jersey has a rich history in the biotech industry, being the birthplace of groundbreaking advancements such as immunotherapy and the cure for hepatitis C. Looking ahead, the landscape of biotech intellectual property (IP) is constantly evolving. From patenting DNA sequences to protecting cutting-edge innovations, it's important to understand the IP implications...
How “Tater Swift” Pizza Violated Taylor Swift’s Trademark
How "Tater Swift" Pizza Violated Taylor Swift's Trademark
In this segment of "IP in the News, we dive into a hot topic fresh from the...
Patent Eligibility in the Age of AI and Biotechnology: Recent Case Law and Emerging Trends
Patent eligibility has emerged as a pivotal issue as artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology continue to expand and evolve. Recent legal developments have significantly impacted how innovations in these fields are patented. With AI challenging traditional notions of inventiveness and biotechnology pushing the boundaries of what can be patented, both areas face...
LeBron James’ Tattoo Drama: Who Owns the Copyright?
LeBron James' Tattoo Drama: Who Owns the Copyright?
In this segment of "IP in the News," we dive into the fascinating legal battle over LeBron...
Patent Infringement Remedies: Assessing Damages and Injunctive Relief
Patent infringement occurs when an unauthorized entity uses, sells, or manufactures a patented invention without the patent holder's consent. Such violations can lead to considerable financial and operational setbacks for the owner. Remedies available in these cases include assessing damages and seeking injunctive relief, both of which aim to protect intellectual property...
Patent Portfolio Valuation: Methods for Assessing the Value of Intellectual Property Assets
Patent portfolios represent a significant asset for companies in industries driven by innovation and technology. Understanding how to assess the value of these intellectual property assets is necessary for strategic decision-making and financial planning. Various methods can be applied to determine the worth of patents, each offering unique insights into their potential...
How Can I Tell If My Business Partner Is Committing Fraud?
Trust is the cornerstone of any successful business partnership, but what happens when that trust is compromised? Fraud can undermine not only your financial stability but also the very foundation of your company. Whether subtle or overt, fraudulent activities by a business partner can range from embezzlement to misrepresentation, each carrying...
Patented Paint Jobs: Toyota’s Revolutionary Color-Changing Cars
Patented Paint Jobs: Toyota's Revolutionary Color-Changing Cars
In this segment of "IP in the News," we dive into the cutting-edge world of automotive innovation with...
Trademark Infringement on the Internet: Cybersquatting and Online Brand Abuse
In the current digital age, trademark infringement has taken on a new form on the internet, which presents distinctive challenges to brand owners. The online world is rife with activities such as cybersquatting, where individuals register domain names resembling well-known trademarks or other misleading practices that wrongly use brands online. These activities...