INNOVATIVE PATENT & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEYS
Is my idea novel and non-obvious enough for a patent?
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...
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...
5 intellectual property mistakes entrepreneurs should avoid
Entrepreneurs always have to think ahead when they are launching their business and want it to succeed. One area that often causes problems for entrepreneurs is protecting their business’ intellectual property. Entrepreneurs don’t always know the right way to get a...
5 intellectual property mistakes entrepreneurs should avoid
Entrepreneurs always have to think ahead when they are launching their business and want it to succeed. One area that often causes problems for entrepreneurs is protecting their business’ intellectual property. Entrepreneurs don’t always know the right way to get a...
How do I trademark the name of my new business?
If you have a well-funded start-up company in Minneapolis, one step you may want to take is to trademark the name of your fledgling enterprise. Trademarking your business name can protect the interests of your business. The following is a brief overview of how to...
Understanding the basic categories of trademarks
For Minnesotans setting about establishing an idea or product, one of the key decisions they must make is getting a trademark. There are certain companies that are immediately associated with their product based on their trademark. The simple mentioning of a name or...
When is a patent opinion useful?
There are many different products that people in Minnesota use for various tasks. These products are usually ones that people have purchased. This means that someone else or a group of people developed the idea and the product to sell. Sometimes it could also be a...
The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020
Recent omnibus legislation passed on December 27, 2020 addresses areas of intellectual property law that have presented challenges to trademark owners and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a long time. The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA)...