Author: Roger Emerson

What’s the difference?

Invention marketing companies vs. intellectual property attorneys [read more]

To infringe or not?

Choosing a name for your business? Choose wisely. [read more]

Sparking ideas

In celebration of hot cars, cool patents and American inventors [read more]

Patented protection

Intellectual property in a competitive bid situation: Recovering the cost of development [read more]

Own what you pay for

Make sure you own the copyrights when nonemployees do work for you. [read more]

Get your name back

Is someone using your company name as a domain name? A new law could be on your side.

Patent it

It’s not just for tangible objects anymore. A recent court case decision could allow you to legally protect the unique way in which you do business.

Copyright law’s sucker punch

How to avoid the hidden traps of subcontracting Web design and other creative work

Where did you get that trade dress?

You've always sold shovels with red handles. Now a competitor has introduced a new line of shovels with red handles. Can you stop it?

Keep your identity

There are dangers in having a local trademark in a global world.

Legalize it

Is someone in your company using unauthorized software? If you pay for it now, you could save thousands later.

An original idea

Obtaining a patent for a business method can be costly, but does the opportunity outweigh the price?

An original idea

Obtaining a patent for a business method can be costly, but does the opportunity outweigh the price?

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