Allegations of cultural appropriation trademark shows perils

May 26, 2021 | Trademarks

As readers of this blog know, trademark issues are complicated. However, one thing that many may not realize is that choosing what and if to trademark something can also be a complicated question because just because a company can trademark something, does not mean...

Is my idea novel and non-obvious enough for a patent?

May 17, 2021 | Patents

In Minnesota, when a person or company formulates an idea they believe is unique and might qualify for a patent, they will frequently think positively about the future and how it will be received by the public. Getting a patent is not as easy as it sounds and there is...