Intellectual property (I.P. or IP) is a type of property encompassing the products of original human thought. Common examples of intellectual property include: the contents of a book, designs of an invention, computer software, company logos, and music.
The Intellectual Property (IP) Clause, also known as the “Patent and Copyright Clause” refers to Article I, Section 8, Clause 8 of the United States Constitution, which grants Congress the enumerated power "To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respec
An intent-to-use (ITU) application is a type of trademark application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that allows an applicant to seek federal registration of a trademark before the mark is actually used in commerce.
Inter partes is Latin for “between parties.” In litigation, it refers to any proceeding in which all interested parties are given notice and an opportunity to be heard, as opposed to ex parte proceedings, which invol
Broadly speaking, interference in a legal setting is wrongful conduct that prevents or disturbs another in the performance of their usual activities, in the conduct of their business or contractual relations, or in the enjoyment of their full legal rights.
In the context of a patent, an inventor implements and uses unique idea(s) to create usable and working patentable subject matter, from a product to a process and its development and improvement that will solve a specific problem with technical means in advance before anyone else. One of the essential characteristics of an inventor is that an inventor must produce a functional invention.
IP (Intellectual property) is a non-physical property that is the product of an original thought, such as inventions, designs, literacy, images, names, etc. IP law protects the control of the physical manifestations of the original ideas.
Joint work is work that is made by more than one creator. A creation that is deemed a joint work holds significant legal implications because all creators can claim ownership rights over the creation. Indeed, creators of joint works hold undivided interests in the creation despite any differences in each creator's contribution.
Know-how refers broadly to any non-public information that individuals or companies acquire regarding how to or more easily use something in a business. The term is extremely broad and its nature depends on the knowledge being discussed. Usually, know-how describes knowledge that increases the benefits or reduces the burdens of using something. This can describe the actual creation of a product or something more strategic like the management of a business.
The Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 et seq., was enacted by Congress in 1946.
