by evansfox | Nov 3, 2017
This is Part 2 of my 3 part guide on Patent Law. This portion of the guide is comprised of helpful information that you can refer to when filling out a patent application. It is the longest of the 3 as the patent application process can be quite extensive. Again,...
by evansfox | Oct 27, 2017
According to the USPTO, about 65 percent of all patents submitted are approved. Of the 35% that are not approved, a large number of them fall on the reason of being improperly filled out and submitted. On average, it takes about two and a half years for a patent to be...
by evansfox | Oct 13, 2017
Starting up a business is capital intensive. You wonder when the bleeding will stop. At the very least, you want to get the tax deductions for your start-up expenses to relieve some of the pain on tax day. However, it is important to know that you may not be able to...
by evansfox | Aug 22, 2017
A Florida-based company filed 2 patent applications, a trademark, and aggressively protected trade secrets concerning its unique and novel confectionary dessert cake. The dessert is cupcake bites rolled with frosting and “mix-ins,” cut to be served like a sushi roll...
by evansfox | Jul 25, 2017
Chefs bring so much talent and creativity to their art. Food presentation is often over the top. The chef’s hard work deserves protection from copycat competitors and he or she deserves to both control and profit from its use. The chef also deserves credit for being...
by evansfox | Apr 28, 2017
Almost a year ago, the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act ( DTSA) was adopted to strengthen protection for businesses whose proprietary data and information is misappropriated despite its affirmative efforts to protect it. Note that last part: in order to be accorded...
