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Texas Lawyer Practice
Areas: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property:
We receive a number of inquiries regarding intellectual property
matters. We have provided some information regarding intellectual
property matters below.
Patent services - 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.
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.
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.
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.
Licenses - 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."
Infringement and Dilution litigation - 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.)
- 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 or email . (Be
sure to read our disclaimer
first.)
Please click below for more information about our law firm’s other
legal practice areas:
Business
formation, business
entities and transactions
Commercial
& residential real estate
Contract
drafting, breach of contract
and review
Franchise and
Distribution Law
Insurance,
bad faith and deceptive
trade practices
Patent,
trademark, copyright, licensing,
infringement & intellectual property
Personal injury, slip and fall, premises liability and wrongful death
Probate, guardianships, wills & estate planning
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The Law Office
of David L. Leon, PC
Dallas, Texas
Offering
litigation and transactional services in the areas of
business, real
estate, intellectual property, personal injury, estate planning and
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Telephone: 214.696.0021