Empowering clients through their ideas
Patents
Patents Power Inventors. Inventors control use of their Inventive Ideas through a Registered Patent. If you have an invention and would like to protect or enforce your patent rights, contact us.
Trademarks
Trademarks Power Brands and Logos. A trademark is a business asset which grows as your business grows. It helps your business stand out and apart from your competition. Contact us to learn how we can protect, enforce or defend your business asset.
Copyrights
Copyrights Power artwork by allowing Artists to protect their original creations like Books, Paintings, Photos, Music, Movies and Software. Contact us to learn how Copyrights empower you.
Internet Law
IP intersects the Internet in many ways. We have experience assisting clients with a variety of internet areas including Cyber Attacks, Trademark, Defamation, Trade Secret, Website, Social Media, and Computer or Data Theft. Contact us to see how we can help.
Licensing
Use of your Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks can be negotiated with a License Agreement which can provide Power for you to receive the full benefit of your innovative creations. If you need help negotiating or drafting a License Agreement contact us.
IP Litigation
Imitation is not always the best form of flattery. Contact Us, if you need to speak to someone about Enforcing or Defending your IP rights. We are experienced in helping companies and individuals resolve disputes related to IP, including Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks.
Intellectual Property Center
We help protect and educate entrepreneurs, artists and business owners as they grow from their innovation and artistry.
A law firm specializing in protecting and promoting intellectual property (IP) – primarily Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks , we have the expertise and knowledge required to help you leverage your ideas in a technically complex world.
We specialize in intellectual property so you can have confidence in our work. Our focus is what we enjoy – Advancing the Power of Imagination® .
After reading through our website, please contact us to answer any questions or if you would like our assistance.
Patents Protect Inventions. We have experience in registering, protecting and defending patent rights.
Trademarks Protect Brands. We have experience in registering and protecting brands and logos.
Copyrights Protect Artwork. Our Attorneys can help protect and enforce your rights related to copyrights.
Enforcing IP rights. Our Attorneys have experience in strategic enforcement of IP rights to resolve disputes related to patents, trademarks and copyrights.
Recent IPCenter Posts
Court Provides Fresh Help for Improvement Patent
Obviousness is a critical concept in patent law that determines whether an invention is eligible for patent protection. An obviousness analysis looks at whether the claimed invention would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the relevant art at the time the invention was made. Based on the recent Court ruling, the mere disclosure of all claimed elements across multiple prior art references is not sufficient to establish obviousness – there must also be reason to combine those elements. If you have a patent application which has been rejected or if you have questions about obtaining a patent, contact one of our patent attorneys today.
Losing Valuable Trade Secrets to AI
Recent cases highlight the risk of disclosing Trade Secrets to AI. Through comprehensive trade secret strategies, including using an experienced Trade Secret Attorney, companies can better protect its competitive edge. Employees should be educated about AI disclosure risks to prevent the losing valuable Trade Secrets to AI.
New Copyright Office Proposal for Group Registration of Visual Art (GR2D)
As a general rule, a copyright registration covers an individual work, and you must prepare a separate application and submit a separate filing fee and deposit for each work you want to register. Under the recently proposed copyright rules, artist can register multiple works of two-dimensional artwork, such as illustrations, paintings and drawings in a single application.
Women Inventions for Women’s History Month Featuring the Sports Bra
History of the Sports Bra Invention As most inventors know, necessity is the mother of invention and in honor of Women’s History Month, we look back at various Women Inventions. The invention of the sports bra revolutionized women’s participation in sports and fitness activities, providing comfort and support that traditional bras lacked. The journey of Read more about Women Inventions for Women’s History Month Featuring the Sports Bra[…]
“The Rock” from WWE Superstar to Trademark Tycoon
The Rock recently negotiated to have the WWE assign all of the rights to his WWE intellectual property including branding components like his nickname, costume, voice, image and even insults used in the WWE. As part of acquiring the rights in his branding, he agreed to license it back to the WWE for the next 10 years.
Protecting your Computer Source Code
In the highly competative area of software develoment, computer source code holds immense value. It’s the lifeblood of a company’s innovation and the fruit of years of labor and toil. Selecting the right form of protection depends on several factors, like the originality, confidentiality, and functionality of your code. Consulting with an experienced IP attorney ensures you leverage the most effective form of IP protection for your specific situation.
Trump’s Red Sole Dilema: Navigating Trade Dress Protection
Trumps Red Soled Sneakers In the world of shoes, trade dress protection can be a serious matter. Before releasing a new shoe design it often is wise to involve your trademark attorney and discuss your new product release, especially in the highly competative area of fashion and design. Recently, Trump unveiled his “Never Surrender” gold Read more about Trump’s Red Sole Dilema: Navigating Trade Dress Protection[…]
Court Agrees with “Reasonable Belief” in Trade Secret Misappropriation Cases
The Eighth Circuit’s decision in Ahern Rentals, Inc. v. EquipmentShare.com has set an important precedent in trade secret misappropriation cases, reaffirming the legitimacy of allegations in the pleading based on information and belief. This ruling is likely to have a lasting impact on how trade secret cases are litigated and underscores the significance of ensuring experienced legal representation to safeguard a businesses valuable intellectual property assets.
Celebrating Dr. King’s Dream with Copyright Protection for Words and Speeches
Every January 15th, we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in American history. His vision of a society where people are judged by the content of their character, not the color of their skin, inspired millions of people to fight for justice and Read more about Celebrating Dr. King’s Dream with Copyright Protection for Words and Speeches[…]
Unveiling the Mystery: What Does a KC Patent Attorney Do?
If you’ve ever witnessed a dazzling invention and wondered: “Does that need a patent?” or maybe you’re the genius behind the next big thing, but navigating the patent world can seem overwhelming and lacking the experience of prior patent protection can cause you to loose valuable strategic insight. If you are considering a patent application, you should obtain a patent attorney to help guide you through the labyrinth of intellectual property (IP) protection.