by evansfox | Apr 9, 2013
Just because you hire and pay someone to write something for you (promotional and marketing materials, a software code or newsletter and blog content), or to design a logo or a website, or to take your photo, it does NOT mean that you own the copyright in the work...
by evansfox | Apr 8, 2013
The California Attorney General is aiding the efforts of U.S. fashion designers to fairly compete with overseas clothing manufacturers in China and India. While there are challenges in enforcing rights related to clothing and accessory design, the state’s attorney...
by evansfox | Apr 1, 2013
Clothing is often purchased just because of its unique design and look. Designers find new combinations of clothing elements each season, doing something slightly different than other designers. Design patents protect any innovative three-dimensional product that is...
by evansfox | Mar 27, 2013
A portion of the Supplemental Examination Request submissions for patents have been rejected for failing to comply with the new rules. Based on an application that was accepted for Supplemental Examination, I have developed a template of what appears to meet the...
by evansfox | Mar 25, 2013
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 objects, by adding (printing) very tiny layers of material on top of each other to create a three dimensional output....
by evansfox | Mar 22, 2013
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 critical to monitor employee access to secure company databases and limit access to important data to need know basis. There...
