The first step in creating a strategic IP plan is to understand just a little about the four basic types of intellectual property: trademarks. Your startup may need to use some or all types of IP legal protection for its core technology and assets. the color scheme and unique design for product packaging and. trade secrets. MORE >>

After doing IP litigation for over a decade and spending thousands of hours conducting evidence discovery, people never cease to amaze me. Because the jury found that Mattel owns the Bratz doll line, the doll designer will likely lose millions in royalties. Name of employer or IP owner. Trustworthy records are crucial. MORE >>

Heather is an experienced intellectual property attorney who helps inventors protect their inventions and emerging growth companies increase their value through strategic IP protection. The Founder’s have shifted tasks – they are no longer burning the midnight oil generating company IP.  MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT EMPLOYEE IP. Not So!  MORE >>

The customer may also be furious when they pay a web, logo or software designer for custom work and fail to actually own the intellectual property. A full IP ownership transfer requires a signed, written agreement. Contract Law IP BasicsThey may have fancy websites and glossy brochures. What contracts you may ask? MORE >>

For startups, it’s important to get full copyright assignments for logo designs, website designs, and other works including software written by independent contractors. This was the fact situation for the first copyright trial I worked on as an IP attorney.  And a copyright owner can transfer some or all of the rights. MORE >>