A patent is the granting of a right to intellectual property by the federal government, making the inventor the only one with the right to make, sell or use the invention for a given period of time. In the United States, patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO. There are…
The phrase “patent prosecution” is a bit misleading because it implies that someone is being prosecuted for something. However, what it usually really means in the field of patent law is simply the process of applying for a patent for one’s invention. The patent prosecution process is very complex, and those who are awarded patents…
Patent monetization is a source of revenue for many corporations. As these companies grow, often their business objectives change with that growth, and older patents on various inventions or products that they deal with become outdated. So, they sell these patents to someone else for income, giving the new party the right to use the…
The field of intellectual property law is a growing one, mostly because there are many people who are very creative inventors and who may have similar ideas. Patent litigation is a specialty field that is somewhat different than many other forms of litigation because it is often very technical and requires participation from experts with…
Patents refer to inventions where copyrights refer to the expression of an idea. They are governed by different laws. This makes it important to hire an intellectual property lawyer to help you to protect your work. Our legal team at the Law Offices of Dorian Cartwright understands the differences between intellectual property and has the…
When you create an invention, your hard work is dear to you and you want to be the one who benefits from it. That’s why applying for a patent makes sense, but you must be sure to do it correctly and not omit any of the important steps. The first thing to do is to…
Intellectual property can be a valuable asset for your company. This makes licensing your patent important. Our legal team can draft a patent license agreement, which allows you to temporarily transfer patent rights to other companies while still profiting from them. When you’re looking to draft a patent license agreement, a patent lawyer from the…
Patents, trademarks, and copyrights are all forms of intellectual property. They protect different types of intellectual property rights. When you want to consider the differences between intellectual property forms such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks it’s easy to confuse them because the law is too complex. Here are answers to some of the questions you…
Registering a trademark for a company name is pretty simple. Most businesses can file an application online with the help of one of our intellectual property lawyers at the Law Offices of Dorian Cartwright. Our legal team has the necessary experience and resources necessary to ensure your filing process go effortlessly. How to register The…
Using a step-by-step method to apply for a patent is a smart way to improve your chances of getting your application approved. Once you understand what the patent office is looking for, you can successfully conquer the application process. Know All Aspects of Your Invention Understanding all aspects of your invention and its possible applications…