Every startup has an intellectual property (IP) strategy. For many, it may be as simple as, “I’ll worry about IP after the next funding round.” Whether articulated or not, a startup’s IP strategy says a great deal about how well its leadership is balancing the...
Patents, trademarks, and copyrights are commonly known as “intellectual property” or IP. As occasional high-profile lawsuits between large corporations illustrate, IP can be extremely valuable, causing companies to budget significant amounts of money to acquire,...
IP is for tech companies. Every company possesses Intellectual Property. A misconception exists that IP is only for tech companies such as Apple or Intel and IP is only about patents. Not true. 100% of companies possess IP. IP is not just about patents but also...
When a company or individual sets out to protect their intellectual property, their first move is usually to consider copyrights, patents, or trade secrets. While each of these forms of intellectual property protection is important, to form a comprehensive strategy...
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...
Following a national or local crisis, companies and organizations in Colorado and elsewhere often pitch in to help those in need and to create awareness for their cause. However, when companies and organizations try to obtain trademark protection for these campaigns,...
