Lowering risk with IP due diligence

Intellectual property, or IP, is an intangible asset such as a patent, trademark, copyright or trade secret, that is often a company’s most valuable financial capital. An examination of a company’s IP portfolio will assess the current and potential value of the IP, if...

What is a descriptive trademark and is it the right choice?

For individuals and businesses in Minnesota that provide a service or create a product, it is exciting to bring that to the public. The product itself is undoubtedly crucial to the success of failure of any endeavor, but there are also legal issues that must be...

What are the five requirements for patentability?

Well-funded start-ups in Minneapolis likely need at least one or more patents to protect their intellectual property. There are five requirements that must be met to obtain a patent: patentable subject matter, utility, novelty, nonobviousness and enablement. This post...