More than just a ‘good thing’: The Strategic Value of a Patent for New Founders and Young Startups
By Robin Bear of Robin Bear Consulting
Ask most inventors and founders why they doggedly pursue the long process of applying for a patent, and they may respond generally, “because it’s a good thing to have.” While a patent awards legal rights—along with an aura of accomplishment and a badge of...
Streetwear Brand ‘FUCT’ Seeks Trademark From Supreme Court
On April 15, 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments for Iancu v. Brunetti, a case pertaining to trademarks and, in particular, to a clothing line having the distinctive name "FUCT," a name which has prevented the mark’s creator, Erik Brunetti, from obtaining a federal trademark registration number for the mark.
Nike is Seeking to Trademark ”Footware”
Nike has been reshaping the footwear industry since 1964, even before they were officially “Nike.” The shoe giant was founded in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight as “Blue Ribbon Sports” and officially became Nike in 1971, but enough with the history lesson. Nike’s innovation and creativity can be seen...
Sony Patents Prescription VR Glasses for the Ultimate Gaming Experience
Remember just being happy with getting a new PlayStation controller for your birthday or the holidays? Yeah. That is sooo last decade. Gaming has not only upped it's technology and gamer experience, but it has now become a billion dollar industry in 2019.
Yes, that's billion, with...
Intellectual Property Assignments
Welcome to IP in a minute with Richard Gearhart, brought to you by Gearhart law. Today we’re going to be talking about assignments. Not the kind of assignments that you used to get from your teacher, but assignments that...
Crowdfunding or crowdfinancing and its intersection with IP
written by David Postolski, Partner at Gearhart Law
Crowdfunding is the use of small amounts of capital from a large number of individuals to back or finance a new business venture. Crowdfunding makes use of the easy accessibility of vast networks of people through social media and crowdfunding websites...
How to Protect Your Small to Medium Sized Enterprise’s Intellectual Property
What in the world is Intellectual Property anyway?
Global Intellectual Property Law Symposium Keynote Address
Keynote video of Mark Entwistle, "The Business Environment in Cuba - Q&A"
