A portion of the Supplemental Examination Request submissions for patents have been rejected for failing to comply with the new rules. Based on an app...
The rise of 3D-pringting as intellectual property
The technology of 3D-printing has made great progress, and the laws affecting this industry are catching up. A 3D-printer is a machine that builds obj...
Customer Lists Part 3: Active Policing and Enforcement
No one likes to think Big Brother is watching, but active policing and enforcement of data security measures will have a deferent effect. It is critic...
Customer Lists Part 2: How to Maintain Secrecy and Confidentiality
One of the primary reasons for using a restrictive covenant agreement is to protect a company’s confidential information and trade secrets. By imple...
Customer Lists Part 1: Trade Secret or Not?
When determining whether customer lists qualify as a protectable trade secret, a court’s analysis will consider a number of factor: whether the list...
Design Patents for Screen Icons or Images
Screen icons have tremendous branding power for companies. You undoubtedly know these: Smart phones, tablets and other touchscreen devices work primar...
Using equitable estoppel as infringement defense
Equitable estoppel is a legal doctrine that prevents a party from asserting a legal claim or right under principles of fairness and equity. In the 199...
Sample copyright notice for downloadable e-books
Self-publishing is a popular choice among newer or small volume print authors. Do you know how to give copyright notice of your rights? You can use a ...
Take note of Consent Agreements
Lawyers often help companies settle trademark disputes with consent agreements. These are agreements where the parties agree not to engage in certain ...
Australia IP’s Headstart Program for Trademarks Fast Tracks Registration in Australia
Under the Headstart accelerated examination system (AU$540 official fees), IP Australia will issue a confidential assessment within 5 working days as ...