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Howard Lutnick’s appointment as Commerce Secretary could mark a turning point for U.S. patents and innovation. His unique blend of business expertise and patent experience positions him to bring fresh perspectives to the role. Whether it’s streamlining the USPTO, encouraging global collaboration, or fostering a startup-friendly environment, his policies could reshape how innovation is protected and promoted in America.

Patenting in the Trump Era: How Howard Lutnick Could Reshape IP Strategies

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Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary: What It Means for U.S. Patents and Innovation

Patenting inventions can be a valuable way for business owners to control the use of their inventions and make money, but did you know you could lose your patent rights? Complications in the application and use process can create problems that business owners who are not familiar with intellectual property laws struggle to resolve.

How Might You Lose Patent Rights?

Patents rights are essential to prevent other companies taking your ideas and your brand, as well as making a profit from the hard work that you have put in.  In my work as a patent attorney, I have seen the patents I worked on power a company from startup to IPO and enabled the company to stay dominant after patent expiration due to the goodwill accumulated on its branding over the 20 year patent life. It is important to understand the laws and rules surrounding your patent, particularly the term of life it has.

How Long Do Patent Rights Last?

A trademark is a legal protection that covers a word, phrase, symbol, logo, design or combination thereof that represent a source of goods and services. There are five types of trademarks available for products: arbitrary mark, generic mark, fanciful mark, suggestive mark and descriptive mark.

Types of Trademarks

Intellectual Property Strategies for Technology Startups

Are you considering registering a trademark for your business? If so, you need to know some vital information before starting the process. The costs, process, extensions, and public records are discussed here. Getting started with a trademark registration is a great way to protect your brand and prevent anyone else from copying it. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to help you out! Listed below are the steps for trademark registration.

Getting Started With Trademark Registration

This article is a guide to help you differentiate between plagiarism and copyright. It may seem the same when you look at it from a non-legal perspective, but there are substantial differences.

Plagiarism vs Copyright

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A filing basis is the basis on which your trademark or service marks application has been filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. An application must contain one or more filing bases. Each "filing base" has its own requirements and must be satisfied before a trademark, service mark or other trademark can be registered.

Trademark: Filing Basis

Copyright, trademark, and patent are types of intellectual property. The US's intellectual property industry is valued at approximately US$6.6 trillion. This is more than any other country's nominal GDP. Over 1/3 of the total U.S. GDP is made up by IP-intensive industries.

Copyright Vs. Trademark Vs. Patent

A trademark provides legal protection for words, phrases, logos, designs, or combinations that represent a source of goods and services. Use of similar or identical mark by another is likely to cause consumer confusion as to the source or origin of goods. This is termed as trademark infringement

Trademark Infringement: Legal Guidance

You can conduct a Trademark search on the Internet. A trademark search can help you determine if other companies have registered a specific name or term. You can also perform a search on a particular keyword or phrase. The costs and scope of a trademark search vary, and you should be aware of possible negative results before hiring a firm to do the work. You can find resources online and in your local library to help you complete a trademark search.

How to Conduct a Trademark Search

Intangible assets are the core assets of every company. They include the relationships and know-how of employees, brand, intellectual property and critical relationships with stakeholders. They are the most valuable assets for any startup company. Intangible assets account for eighty percent of the company's total worth. Unfortunately, these assets are often overlooked and undervalued. It hurts a company through its potential and future growth.

Intangible Assets Protection: An In-Depth Guide

As a patent attorney with over 20 years working with startups from launch to IPO, my conclusion is that IP and patents can be valuable assets for a company because they can provide a competitive advantage, generate revenue, build brand recognition, create barriers to entry, provide legal protection, protect innovation, and attract investment which all contribute to increase a company's valuation.

The Importance of Patents for Technology Startups

You must protect your research and development investments, regardless of what industry they are. Patenting is the best and most efficient way to ensure you get the full benefits of your investment. In addition, it is the best way for your inventions and ideas to be protected. In this article, we'll discuss comprehensive guide of patent registration for your invention and using PatentPC AI to draft your application.

Patent Registration: The What, Why & How Behind It (Guide)

Venture capital (VC) has been a major source of funding for innovative companies over the past 30 years. As a result, VC has had a significant impact on the U.S. economy and global economies.

Venture capital Guide to Investor Pitch Decks for Fundraising

The US constitution acknowledges both copyrights and Patents but has not mentioned trademarks.

Trademarks: All You Need To Know

The startup launch is a thrilling time for tech entrepreneurs. It is crucial to have a solid legal foundation to protect your Intellectual Property and technology innovation as you embark on this journey. Unfortunately, many tech startups fail to realize how important an effective IP strategy can be in generating revenue and commercial success. These are the top do's and don'ts for IP protection for tech startups.

Do’s and Don’ts of IP Protection for Tech Startups

As industries and technologies evolve, so do patent pools. New trends are emerging that make patent pools more accessible, dynamic, and tailored to the needs of modern companies. These trends signal opportunities for growing companies to leverage patent pools in innovative ways, supporting growth and cost efficiency in an increasingly IP-centric economy.

How to Drive a Culture of Innovation with the Patent Flywheel

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