You may have seen the words “patent pending” on products you have bought in California. This is an official notice that the inventor of the product has filed a provisional patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. It offers the same protections as...
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How to recognize misappropriation
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Dec 13, 2016 | Trade Secrets
Most business owners in California have worked hard to start a company, acquire new customers and build a brand, but what happens when the foundation of the company is stolen? While the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines misappropriation as a verb meaning to...
Judge rules that copyright was infringed by “Jersey Boys”
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Dec 8, 2016 | Copyright Law
Without creativity, the world would be a boring place but it is important for people in Sacramento to make sure they are not encroaching on someone else’s ideas or stories. Doing so can land them in the middle of a lawsuit where they will have to defend their...
Spam laws in California
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Nov 29, 2016 | Internet
Spam is when someone sends an email to a person who has not asked to receive it and who has no established relationship with the sender. The California legislature has enacted a law to ensure that consumers are protected against spam. Anyone found breaking this law...
What is the difference between a utility and design patent?
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Nov 21, 2016 | Patent Law
If you are seeking a patent in California, you will have to first decide what type of patent to pursue. While this may seem easy, the difference between a design patent and utility patent may cause you some confusion. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office defines...
What you should know about copyrights and fair use
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Nov 16, 2016 | Copyright Law
Copyright is something that California residents need to be aware of when doing things like creating websites, teaching classes or developing any materials to share with others. Violating a copyright can get a person into legal trouble. However, there is something...
The dangers of letting prescription drug patents expire
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Nov 9, 2016 | Intellectual Property Litigation
California prescription drug companies have to protect their drug inventions from competitors in order to be able to make a profit from them. There are two main protections available: patents and exclusivity. However, expired patents or exclusivity rights can lead to...
How is it determined if something is a trade secret?
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Nov 2, 2016 | Trade Secrets
As a business owner in California, your trade secrets are protected intellectual property just like trademarks, copyrights and patents. However, identifying one can be much trickier than doing so with the others. The basic definition, according to the U.S. Patent and...
How do I protect my intellectual property online?
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Oct 27, 2016 | Internet
Anything creative that you put on the internet instantly becomes available to anyone in California, the country and the world. It also provides a lot of opportunities for people to filch your work. According to the International Academy of Design & Technology, to...
Reasons you need to hire a patent attorney
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Oct 18, 2016 | Patent Law
Being able to secure a patent to protect a unique idea is definitely something an inventor should take advantage of. However, the process and everything involved with it can be confusing at times and may be difficult in some situations. This is where a California...
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