3D Printing and IP: Can They Coexist?

Analysts have predicted that by 2018, 3D printing will result in a loss of $100 billion per year in IP globally. Here is a look at why enforcing one’s IP against 3D printer infringers will be challenging.

You May Own a Copyright and Not Know It!

Copyrights are rampant in the world of orthopaedics and are, most of the time, ignored or forgotten. Copyrights can be...

Pssst…It’s a Secret…Don’t tell anyone!!!

Remember back to your youth when keeping secrets was an everyday occurrence? Sometimes it was between classmates or siblings, and...

You Secured a Utility Patent; Now What about Your Design Patent?

Recent high-profile lawsuits have demonstrated the importance of design patents to protect inventions. Understand the difference between a design and utility patent to ensure that your IP portfolio is appropriately armed against attack.

The IP License Agreement: A View from 5,000 Feet

License agreements may look very similar, they are not created equal. Great care must be taken by both the licensee and licensor to craft a workable document that accurately reflects the licensing relationship.

Trademarks vs. Domain Names, Part I: There is a BIG Difference

What happens if there is a dispute over the use of your domain name, or if someone is using your trademark as a domain name? It’s tempting to lump both under the heading “cybersquatting,” but they are not. Cybersquatting is the act of registering, selling or using a domain name with the intent to profit from the goodwill of someone else’s trademark or name.

Trademarks vs. Domain Names, Part II: There is a BIG Difference

What happens if your trademark or company brand becomes a victim of cybersquatting? Part II on trademarks vs. domain names provides legal steps that can be taken to protect you or your company's name.