If two inventors working independently create the same invention, which one is entitled to a patent? Is it the person who invents first or the person who files a patent application first? Under current U.S. law, the person who is “first to invent” is entitled to the patent. In the rest of the world, the […]
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The United States District Court for the District of Utah Central Division has issued permanent injunctions and issued a judgment for approximately $9.7 in a case dealing with theft of trade secrets. Clearone Communications alleged that two individuals appropriated computer code known as “honeybee code” in violation of an asset purchase agreement and in violation […]
Patent Filings and Revenue are down at the PTO
April 20, 2009
Trademark
Based on patent filings thus far in 2009, the number of new applications filed in 2009 is projected to drop by more than 11 percent from 2008. The drop in applications translates into a significant decrease in current revenue to the Patent and Trademark Office (‘PTO’) from fees. The drop in revenue creates a major […]
Are pirates selling counterfeit goods bearing your trademark on EBay? Are unlicensed copies of your software or bootleg copies of your CD being sold on EBay? Has ad copy been lifted from your web site and placed in EBay ads? Are knock-offs of your patented invention being sold on EBay? If you answer ‘yes’ to […]
When you file your patent application, you automatically achieve ‘patent pending’ status. You can mark your product as ‘patent pending’ and use ‘patent pending’ in advertising and product packaging. For some inventions, particularly consumer products, ‘patent pending’ status can be a valuable marketing tool and can help your product vie for attention in the marketplace. […]