Intellectual Property, Competitive Advantage, and Government Contracts The terms “competitive advantage” and “success” are closely related. Every company strives for a competitive advantage, even if they are not exactly sure what it is. All companies want to be the...
A corporate executive or entrepreneur in Colorado often faces the potential to penetrate not only a domestic market, but a global market as well. The product or service offered by a new business may be subject to international intellectual property law that...
Some Coloradans might be familiar with certain words, such as aspirin and elevator, which were once brand names but became common nouns. Thankfully, today’s companies can seek trademark protection through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to prevent other companies...
Thanks to the patent law system, small Colorado companies with an innovative idea can compete with larger ones. However, there is sometimes confusion over which company had the idea first, especially when the two companies have collaborated, and patent disputes can...
The legalization of marijuana for recreational use in the state of Colorado has sparked several issues that all types of business owners face, from regulation to trademark disputes. Now that Coloradans have voted to legalize recreational marijuana, consumers are...