Patent Basics: What is a Patent?
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by Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law
1w ago
In intellectual property, patents stand as a cornerstone, offering inventors and businesses the exclusive right to make, use, sell, and distribute their inventions for a limited period. Typically, this exclusivity extends for 20 years from the filing date of the patent application, ensuring that the patent owner can reap the rewards of their innovation without fear of unauthorized use. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) plays a crucial role in the granting of patents, which cover a broad spectrum of innovations, including processes, machines, articles of manufacture, composi ..read more
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DIY Trademark Monitoring Plan
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by Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law
1w ago
A trademark is a valuable asset in protecting your business identity, goods, and services. Trademark registration is often the first step toward protecting this crucial intellectual property. However, registering marks is not a ‘set it and forget it’ type of deal. To fully protect your brand, you need a robust trademark monitoring plan. Importance of Trademark Monitoring Components of a DIY Trademark Monitoring Plan Best Practices Follow Your DIY Trademark Monitoring Plan References Importance of Trademark Monitoring Trademark monitoring involves a systematic approach to keeping an eye on si ..read more
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Las Vegas Patents: The Evolution of Slot Machines
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by Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law
2M ago
The history of slot machines, deeply intertwined with the fabric of Las Vegas’s gaming culture, presents a fascinating journey of innovation, technology, and intellectual property. As a law firm specializing in intellectual property and known for our flat fee patent services, this article delves into the origins of slot machines, tracing the significant patents and technological strides that have shaped their evolution and the very nature of gaming in Las Vegas. Slot machines, from their inception, have been a symbol of chance and excitement. Their evolution reflects not just advancements in t ..read more
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What Does a Patent Lawyer Do?
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by Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law
8M ago
As an inventor, you should always consider protecting your inventions from would-be copiers. Patent rights ensure that you retain a legal claim to your creations. Once you acquire a patent, you can profit from your ideas for as long as 20 years from the date of filing while keeping your competitors at bay. However, obtaining a patent requires legal knowledge and detailed research that an inventor may lack. You will need the help of a patent attorney to acquire and enforce your patent. Therefore, what can you expect when you add a patent attorney to your team?  1- Draft of Patent Applicati ..read more
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8 Things You Must Know About Copyright Protection
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by Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law
1y ago
You probably already know that copyright infringement is punishable by law in the US. The constitution is very clear that Congress has a responsibility to enact laws and regulations to help creators guard their works and define applicable penalties for infringers. Specifically, Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution says that Congress must “promote the progress of science and useful arts by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive rights to their respective discoveries and writings.” You likely also know that an infringement occurs when an individual or party uses, c ..read more
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Patent 101 – The Basics of Patent Drawings
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by Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law
2y ago
By definition, patents are novel legal arrangements describing a new and non-obvious embodiment of an idea. To obtain a patent, the inventor must apply to the patent office, and one of the relevant, supporting sections of a patent application are the patent drawings. The drawings of a patent application assist the Patent Examiner in understanding an invention as spelled out by the specification and therefore provide a visual understanding of what is being protected with the words that are used in the claims of the application. Because they are relied upon by the USPTO to better grasp the idea ..read more
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The Importance of a Comprehensive Trademark Search
Kaufhold Patent Group Blog
by Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law
2y ago
Nearly every business uses a trademark, which is understandable considering without a trademark, the business, its goods, and its services would essentially be nameless. That is, if the business has a name, or it is calling goods and services by a unique identifier, then it also has a trademark. The trademark may simply be the name, or “word mark”, though it may consist of a design (a “design mark” often referred to as a “logo”) and may even comprise a combined name and design. Whether a word, design, or combination thereof, the identifier is commonly known as a “mark” or “trademark.” The owne ..read more
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Popular Trademarks Often Used In Science Fiction
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by Sean Kaufhold
2y ago
US trademark laws can sometimes be confusing. Trademark confusion can be true in the fanfiction industry due to some oddities in what has been trademarked and it begs that question for creatives who often wonder, “Can I obtain intellectual protection for my work?” We’ve compiled a list of four famous trademarks, often used in science fiction, to inspire to shed some light on what it takes to gain intellectual property rights in this area.  A Quick Trademark Recap Generally speaking, trademarks are intellectual property rights for words, images, and combinations thereof that individua ..read more
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Handling Patent Delays and Patent Rejection
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by touchlinemktg
2y ago
I am patent pending. Why is this process taking so long, and should I be concerned? The short answer is that we are dealing with an extremely busy government agency, and delays are normal. The USPTO has added patent examiners continually, and the good news is that patent pendency times have decreased over the last few years. However, the inventor needs to remember that there are ultimately only one of two outcomes in this process: the patent issues the patent application goes into abandonment The patent remains patent pending until one of these two events occurs. The inventor needs to use th ..read more
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The US Patent Office Rules That Inventors Must Be Human
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by Sean Kaufhold
2y ago
In its recent ruling, the US Patent and Trademark Office says that an artificial intelligence (AI) system can’t be officially recognized as a patent inventor. More particularly, the ruling asserts that under the current law, only “natural humans” can be credited with inventions and effectively rule out AI robots, such as the now-famous DABUS, from being officially attributed patent rights. It’s a matter that will likely return to the courts soon. However, what does the ruling mean for AI now? A Recap The act of “invention” has long been regarded as a mental activity that could only o ..read more
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