September 24, 2025

When it comes to branding your company or product, choosing a name that closely resembles an existing trademark can lead to some serious trouble, such as a cease and desist letter or even a trademark infringement lawsuit. To steer clear…

September 10, 2025

Have you ever wondered what the role of a trademark really is? Trademarks are more than just symbols or logos; they play a vital role in the marketplace by helping customers easily identify the source of a product or service.…

August 27, 2025

Are you in the exciting process of bringing your invention to life? One of the most important steps you can take is to document your journey meticulously. This documentation is vital for patent protection and helps establish that the idea…

August 13, 2025

As a business owner, it’s crucial to recognize the valuable intellectual property (IP) assets that your company possesses. This includes a range of creative works like documents, videos, musical compositions, software, and other materials you’re likely already producing. In today’s…

July 30, 2025

Understanding your company’s intellectual property assets is crucial for safeguarding your innovations. These assets might include unique methods for creating or delivering products, as well as novel combinations of existing devices. If your business involves new products, processes, or improvements…

July 16, 2025

What makes up your company’s intellectual property assets? At the core of every business lies proprietary information, which often serves as a crucial competitive advantage. This can encompass a wide range of items, such as customer data, product designs, strategic…

July 14, 2025

USPTO Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) denied a request for rehearing from DeepMind Technologies Limited regarding their U.S. Patent Application No. 16/319,040. The application, which focuses on improving machine…

June 18, 2025

As a business owner, it’s essential to recognize what makes your brand unique—this includes identifying your intellectual property (IP) assets. From words and logos to colors, sounds, and even packaging, anything that sets your products and services apart from the…

May 28, 2025

As startups embark on their exciting journey, the spotlight typically shines on developing new concepts and marketing strategies. It’s common to put the protection of intellectual property (IP) on the back burner, thinking there will be time for that later.…

May 14, 2025

When it comes to protecting your creative ideas, understanding the difference between a patent and a copyright is crucial. A patent is a legal right granted by the government, allowing the inventor to exclude others from making, using, selling, or…

April 16, 2025

Did you know that the U.S. patent system allows inventors a whole year to file for patent protection after they first disclose their idea or put it up for sale? This is great news, but there are some important things…

March 26, 2025

In the March 26, 2025 edition of The Indiana Lawyer, Blake Hartz and Shane Moreillon urge social media users to take a closer look at the terms of service they often agree to without much thought. These agreements typically grant…