As a business owner, you understand that your trademark represents your brand and distinguishes your products or services from your competitors. However, failing to actively use your trademark can lead to its abandonment in the eyes of the law. If U.S. intellectual...
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Intellectual Property
What information qualifies as a trade secret in Pennsylvania?
Your business trade secrets are crucial in giving your business a competitive edge over other players in the market. What information counts as a trade secret? Understanding the legal criteria related to this concern can help you protect your interests as a business...
Will a “poor man’s copyright” actually protect you?
You’re wildly creative, and you come up with new ideas all the time – some of which have proved profitable in the past. It’s more important than ever to make sure that all your creative content is protected from theft and misuse. One common method that people still...
Someone has stolen my trade secrets. What remedies do I have?
In the world of business, finding the “secret sauce” that sets you apart can make all the difference in your entrepreneurship journey. And given how a competitive advantage is hard to come by, it behooves any serious entrepreneur to protect their trade secrets from...
Why might startups pursue intellectual property litigation?
The launch of a new business is a consequential undertaking. Not only is the commencement of operations the official start of a new endeavor, the steps that startup founders and small business owners take during the lead-up to that launch and immediately in the wake...
Stay one step ahead: The importance of trademark policing
Your business trademark helps you stand out from the competition and build trust with your customers. It could be the very lifeline of your business. But did you know that owning a trademark is not enough? You also need to protect it from being misused by others by...
Essential steps for containing a trade secret breach
A trade secret breach can have devastating consequences on your business. This can happen through theft, bribery, espionage, breach of contract, breach of confidence or even by accident. Either way, swift action is necessary to protect your intellectual property and...
Does intent matter in a trade secret misappropriation claim?
The Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) defines a trade secret as information like a formula, recipe, process, or program which is secret and of value to the owner. In order to qualify for protection, the owner must have taken reasonable steps to protect the secret....
Who owns the intellectual property employees create?
When recruiting talent, you probably want employees with skills that add value to your company. For example, if you run a software business, you may focus on job candidates trained in the latest digital technologies. Hiring talented employees can also benefit your...