What is Fair use of a Copyright?
[6-December-19 19:27:08]What is Fair use of a Copyright? Fair use is a legal doctrine that promotes freedom of expression by permitting the unlicensed use of copyright-protected...
2019
Today in Patent History: The Combined folding bed and cabinet-front was patented on December 5, 1893
[5-December-19 17:58:47]Inventor NIELS ODEGAARD AND GOTFRED KUHNLE, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS invented the COMBINED FOLDING BED AND CABINET-FRONT. The application was filed on September 15,1892. serial No....
Protect your Startup with a Trademark
[3-December-19 19:27:34]What Should You Trademark? Often startups have no idea what should be protected by trademark registration, since it extends far beyond just your company name....
What is a Patent?
[20-November-19 19:47:23]A patent for an invention is a grant of property rights by the U.S. Government through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent grant...
Can I Check the Status of my Patent Application?
[11-November-19 18:42:40]Your patent attorney will keep you updated on the status of your patent application. If you are not assigned to an attorney, the following information...
Can I register my trademark to use on regulated products (e.g. cannabis) and activities (e.g. gambling)?
[7-November-19 17:41:14]Applications for trademarks used on regulated products (e.g. cannabis, drug paraphernalia, ivory, whalebone) and activities (e.g. gambling and wagering, retail stores featuring controlled substances) are...
What can I patent?
[4-November-19 17:23:41]What can be patented – utility patents are provided for a new, nonobvious and useful: Process Machine Article of manufacture Composition of matter Improvement of...
Avoid Common Trademark Mistakes
[24-October-19 1:12:30]Common mistakes to avoid: Failure to update Ownership information: Section 8 and Section 9 documents must be filed by the current owner. If the documents...
Who is a Joint Inventor?
[27-September-19 14:58:40]A joint inventor is an individual who has not only made a significant contribution to the conception of the invention, but also participated in a “collaboration or...
Can I register my trademark to use on cannabis and other regulated products?
[25-September-19 19:54:53]Applications for trademarks used on regulated products (e.g. cannabis, drug paraphernalia, ivory, whalebone) and activities (e.g. gambling and wagering, retail stores featuring controlled substances) are...
Fraline J. Allgaier, Esq is Named in the National Trial Lawyers National Women Top 25
[23-September-19 18:53:06]The National Women Trial Lawyers Association – Top 25 is an invitation-only professional organization composed of and limited to the Top 25 attorneys from each state or region who serve individuals...
Profile of Women Inventors
[18-September-19 15:18:33]Major findings: The share of patents that include at least one woman as an inventor increased from about 7 percent in the 1980s to 21...