Intellectual Property

Patent infringement can be a complex issue that affects inventors, businesses and consumers alike. If you've created something innovative or you're concerned about protecting your intellectual property, understanding the basics of patent infringement is essential....

Switching patent firms mid-prosecution puts your entire Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio at risk. Active cases can face delays. Critical deadlines can slip through the cracks. Years of prosecution strategy can disappear if files do not transfer completely. Texas...

You have created groundbreaking AI technology, and you cannot wait to share it with the world. However, rushing to release your product without protecting your ideas first could mean losing everything you have worked hard for. So, the real question is not if you...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that API reuse can qualify as fair use, but that doesn’t make it a safe assumption for your business. The case, Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc., involved a legal fight over whether reusing API code from another platform counts as...

5 patent prosecution risks in fast-moving industries Many fast-moving industries thrive in Texas. Semiconductors, energy technology, advanced manufacturing and medical devices all move from concept to market at speed. In your company, you may feel constant pressure to...

You hire a talented engineer who develops a groundbreaking invention using your company's resources. Months later, they leave and claim ownership of that creation. Without proper documentation, you could lose rights to something your business helped build....

Intellectual property (IP) plays a big role in adding worth to an organization. But some businesses wait too long to secure these assets, which can cause problems later. When you understand the common mistakes around IP, you can help protect the ideas and innovations...

Your company’s products and innovations are valuable assets that need protection. You can’t afford to let competitors copy your ideas and profit from your hard work. Thus, patents are a way for you to safeguard your proprietary rights and maintain your advantage over...

Effectively protecting intellectual property can help businesses to maintain their competitive edge within their industry, specifically, and within the marketplace more generally. Filing provisional patent applications can help companies to achieve this...

Prosecuting a patent is typically a lengthy process. After investing in research and development, a company must prosecute a patent to protect a new product. Typically, the process of prosecuting a patent takes longer than a year to complete. The United States Patent...