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IS MY IDEA PATENTABLE?

Is your idea patentable? If you solved a problem that no one else has already solved then you may have a patentable solution! More specifically, 35 USC 101 states that: “Whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a …

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REGISTERING A WEBSITE DOMAIN WITHOUT RESEARCHING CAN COST YOU.

Before you start any business or market a brand, it is imperative that you perform a search to determine if your business name or brand is not being used by another person or company. The same is true for website domains. Using a website domain that is exactly or similar to another trademarked brand could …

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CAN I COPYRIGHT MY DANCE MOVES?

Quick answer – Depends.  It depends on what type of dance you are trying to copyright.  The best way to understand what is registerable is to speak about a lawsuit that was filed addressing this issue. “Epic [owners of Fortnite] has consistently sought to exploit African- American talent…” a statement quoted by the attorneys representing …

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CAN I TRADEMARK MY #HASHTAG?

In short, yes you can trademark a hashtag. Social media has become a major marketing tool for those who wish to brand their product or service. Hashtags have allowed users to focus their content around a statement to attract attention and to even control the conversation. The first step is to determine what is registrable …

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SAVE YOUR STAMPS – POOR MAN PATENTS ARE MYTHS

This is more of a public service announcement rather than a tip.  Please stop mailing yourself your idea – it doesn’t protect you.  There is a myth that you should mail a copy of your invention in written form to yourself to capture a postmark date.  The premise is that you would be able to show others …

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FAILURE TO COPYRIGHT CAN COST YOU

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Unlike patents (i.e., inventions) or trademarks (slogan, text, and logos), copyrights restrict others from infringing on your art.  Such art may include music, books, publications, paintings, photos, etc.  When “snipping” a photo from the website you may notice the copyright disclaimer attached to the picture. Here are some critical tips to know regarding copyright law.  …

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