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Dec212016

What does patent pending mean?

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…

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Dec132016

How to recognize misappropriation

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…

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Dec082016

Judge rules that copyright was infringed by “Jersey Boys”

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…

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Nov292016

Spam laws in California

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…

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Nov212016

What is the difference between a utility and design patent?

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,…

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Nov162016

What you should know about copyrights and fair use

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…

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Nov092016

The dangers of letting prescription drug patents expire

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…

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Nov022016

How is it determined if something is a trade secret?

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…

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Oct272016

How do I protect my intellectual property online?

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…

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Oct182016

Reasons you need to hire a patent attorney

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…

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