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Texas Lawyer Practice Areas:
Intellectual
Property
We
receive a number of inquiries regarding intellectual property matters.
We have provided some information regarding intellectual property
matters below. For more frequently asked questions about intellectual
property law, please visit our web
log or contact us.
What is a patent?
A
patent is a mechanism to protect an idea, invention, method or design.
Patents are either novel creations or modifications to existing ideas.
Prior to filing a patent application with the United States Patent and
Trademark Office, it is recommended that a patentability search be
conducted.
What is a trademark?
A
trademark is used to designate a source of goods or services.
Typically, a trademark is a logo, graphic or short phrase used to
identify a product or company. Trademarks may be obtained at common
law, and they may be registered with the United States Patent and
Trademark Office. If a trademark is being used without permission, then
a trademark infringement or dillution suit may be necessary in order to
protect the mark.
What is a copyright?
A
copyright is a legal protection afforded to an author of a creative
work. Although copyright protection is automatically afforded to author
upon completion of the work, many additional rights are available if
the work is registered shortly after creation. Additionally,
registration is a requirement before filing a suit for infringement in
federal court.
What are Trade Secrets?
A
trade secret is a type of intellectual property which gives a
competitive advantage to the knowledge holder, and in which the
knowledge holder takes steps to keep secret. Our firm can
assist
with trade secret litigation, trade secret contracts and the like.
What is a license?
In
order to legally use the intellectual property of another, the owner of
the intellectual property needs to give permission. Such permission is
called a "license." The payment for the license is typically the
"royalty."
What is Infringement?
If
a person or entity uses intellectual property without permission or
license, then it may be infringing on a right. However, you
must
enforce your intellectual property rights, or else you may lose
them.
Miscellaneous
intellectual property matters - Other intellectual property matters
include trade secrets, non-disclosure agreements, work for hire
contracts and Internet issues (domain name trademark disputes, web page
copyright infringement, unfair trade practices.)
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Cases may be worked on jointly or referred. Even if you do not see your
specific issue listed here, please feel free to call our law firm. One
of our attorneys may still be able to help, or send you to a lawyer
referral service. For more information call us at (214)
696-0021 (click to call) or email . (Be sure to read
our disclaimer
first.) Also, please visit our web
log for frequently asked questions about patent, trademark
and copyright law.
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