Patents

February 18, 2016

Dollar Shave Club Files Countersuit Against Gillette

Dollar Shave Club has entered a countersuit against Gillette in an ongoing lawsuit alleging intellectual property violation. Two months ago, Gillette sued Dollar Shave Club, claiming that Dollar Shave Club,…

February 4, 2016

Newegg Sues Patent Troll After they Drop Case

There seems to be no end to the number of people or even companies who will try to enforce patent rights against other companies. Many of these companies don’t really…

January 28, 2016

Plant Patents explained by a lawyer

When you’ve got a brilliant idea, it’s crucial to protect it. That’s where patents come into play. They’re legal safeguards that prevent others from using, selling, or making your invention.…

December 24, 2015

Gillette Sues Dollar Shave Club over Patent Infringement

If you’re active on the internet and social media, you have probably seen the ads for Dollar Shave Club. They have print ads and television ads running as well. The…

December 10, 2015

Google Files Patent for Blood Glucose Watch

Everyone’s favorite search engine appears to be getting into the healthcare wearable business if their patent applications are any indication. Google recently filed for a patent for a watch that…

November 17, 2015

Coca-Cola Bottle Patent Turns 100

When it comes to patents, you can never have too many. Even improving a design in just a minuscule way deserves a patent. One company has been innovating and patenting…

November 12, 2015

The Patent Law Utility Requirement

Patent law can be a tricky issue to approach. The object of getting a patent is so that you can protect your invention from anyone else marketing or selling it.…

United States Patent and Trademark Office

November 3, 2015

USPTO Opens New Satellite Office in Dallas, More Coming

There’s good news in the IP law field for people who live in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is opening a new branch in Dallas.…

September 2, 2015

Are your Patents Strong Enough?

A trade magazine has expressed worry that many U.S. patents may not be as strong as they seem. IAM magazine quotes experts that say at least one in three intellectual…

June 1, 2015

What do those Funny Trademark & Copyright Symbols Mean?

New business owners trying to wade into the pool of possible IP protections may soon find themselves very confused. Figuring out exactly which protections are necessary is vital. Do you…