September 11, 2019
What to Do When YOU Get a Cease and Desist
If you’re on the receiving end of a cease and desist letter, here are a few things to know and keep in mind.
August 28, 2019
Protecting IP in the Food & Beverage Industry
You might be surprised to learn that you might not really need a patent in the food and beverage industry. In fact, depending on the type of product you are pursuing, patent protection may not even be viable.
August 7, 2019
Selling Your Company? The Exit Strategy That Doesn’t Involve Giving Up Your IP Rights
Determining how best to monetize your intellectual property should take into account the IP owner’s desired goals and future plans. Before deciding on an exit strategy, understand the nature of the technology, the patent landscape, and the path towards continued success.
July 31, 2019
My Brush With Big-Law Burnout
My path to founding Neugeboren O’Dowd required some personal trauma. And while my story in “Big Law” is my own, and might have some unique situational idiosyncrasies, the underlying plot is not out of the ordinary.
July 17, 2019
3 Ways Blockchain Will Change Intellectual Property Law
Blockchain technology is no longer limited to Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrency. Now, it also provides a way for you to protect your intellectual property. Here are three ways we expect blockchain to change IP law in the future.
June 19, 2019
Read This Before You Become an Amazon Reseller
Amazon sounds like a great way to get your product out there — billions of shoppers, cross-promotions, and paid spots on the biggest online retailer in the world. But beware of the terms you are signing when you establish that reseller account. There’s a lot in the fine print that can easily undermine your e-commerce efforts!
May 22, 2019
The Politics of Intellectual Property
No matter your political party, just about everyone can agree that international IP protection is a problem that needs solving. The current administration is putting pressure on China that the country has never faced before.
April 24, 2019
Cybersquatting: What To Do When Someone Is Holding Your Brand’s Domain Hostage
Just because someone else owns a domain with your trademark or brand name in it doesn’t mean it’s cybersquatting. Domain investing is permitted, so long is there is no bad faith intent, which can be a fine line.