Are you Using Open Source Software Properly?
Does your business use open source software? Most businesses use some form these days, but using open source software can open up some legal IP trouble if it’s used improperly.…
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Apple Spat Exposes IP Problems in Creative Industries
Many IP stories in the news revolve around technology and software, but IP fights happen in many creative fields as well. Today, we’re not going to be talking about piracy,…
Ford Motor Company Sued by Versata for Alleged IP Infringement
One software company in Texas is taking on Ford Motor Company for an alleged IP infringement. The company, Versata, is seeking an injunction to stop Ford from using their software…
IP Fight over Bitcoin Wallet Technology
Businesses that fight over IP don’t always do it over direct use of the IP. Sometimes the fight is over whether an IP was developed using the resources of one…
IP and Product Safety a Focus at European Commission Meeting
Most intellectual property rights battles are about securing the rights to get economic benefit from an idea, but there are other reasons as well. One of them is product safety.…
Taylor Swift Blasts Apple for IP Violation
Many IP stories in the news revolve around technology and software, but IP fights happen in many creative fields as well. Today we’re not going to be talking about piracy,…
The More IP Protection the Better
An article on Tech Vibes brings up some very good points about intellectual property protections. Sometimes a single filing isn’t enough. A broad approach that uses several different kinds of…
IP Farms Gain More Attention
A growing form of IP development in Europe may soon find its way over to the US if it continues to find results. Newsweek has recently reported on IP farms.…
More IP Troubles for Ford
The Ford Motor Company is also experiencing hot water over another patent infringement case, but they are fighting back hard. A Baltimore company, Paice, sued the automaker over five patents…
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…