This is the fourth installment of a 7-part blog series providing comprehensive analysis of designing, implementing, and optimizing an intellectual property (IP) enforcement program that stops loss of market share and profits due to knockoffs, piracy, and other forms of IP infringement. This program stresses the importance of intellectual property rights in protecting market share.
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This is the third installment of a 7-part blog series providing comprehensive analysis of designing, implementing, and optimizing an intellectual property (IP) enforcement program that stops loss of market share and profits due to knockoffs, piracy, and other forms of IP infringement. This program stresses the importance of intellectual property rights in protecting market share.
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This is our 2nd of 7 posts in a series for developing and implementing an IP-enforcement program. In Step 1, we will identify and quantify in dollars the harm caused by knockoffs, infringements, and counterfeits. This program stresses the importance of intellectual property rights in combatting bad actors.
Read MoreIn this week’s 12 Questions, we are talking with Brandon Carter, the founder of Cedar & Vine Community Kitchen + Cocktails in Dallas, Texas.
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Importance of intellectual property rights — this is the first in a 7-part series providing comprehensive analysis of designing, implementing, and optimizing an intellectual property (IP) enforcement program that stops loss of market share and profits due to knockoffs, piracy, and other forms of infringement
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In this week’s Conversations with Innovators, we are talking with the founder of the Portfolio Charts website and creator of the “Golden Butterfly” and “Pinwheel” investment strategies.
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On July 25, 2022, Chief Judge Orlando Garcia of the Western District of Texas (WDTX) issued an order randomly assigning patent cases filed in the Waco Division of the Western District of Texas. Click for order and other WDTX patent litigation resources.
Read MoreOn March 7, 2022, Judge Albright of the Western District of Texas (WDTX) issued new standing orders governing patent cases.
Read MoreDiagram and Checklist of the 2019 Updated Local Patent Rules for the Northern District of Texas (NDTX Local Patent Rules), which took effect October 1, 2019
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Sued for patent infringement by a troll and received a solicitation communication from a law firm offering a “group discount” to join a defense group? Read for questions to asks and considerations to make before deciding to hire an independent firm or join a group.
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The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas solicits public comment on proposed changes to the Local Rules of Practice for Patent Cases.
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Trademark logos are used to indicate a claim of trademark ownership. But what is the difference between the “tm,” “sm,” and ® symbols? Read for tips on using trademark logos.
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Have you ever wanted to make thousands of dollars from taking hobby photographs? Read this article for a step-by-step guide on how to be a copyright troll.
Read MoreGet all you need to know about the Northern District of Texas Patent Rules (NDTX) prior to the October 2019 update (2nd Amended Miscellaneous Order No. 62). Download an infographic and obtain a summary of the NDTX Local Rules.
Read MoreClick to read the recently approved amendments to the Western District of Texas (WDTX) local court rules.
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IP enforcement programs are important for company protection against misappropriation. Automating an IP enforcement program through software tools can significantly decrease the cost while improving the overall effectiveness.
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The Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Act (Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code Section 154) sets forth the requirements in the State of Texas for referral by Texas courts of disputes to alternative dispute resolution procedures (ADR).
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This conversation features Messina Madson and Kendall Castello, criminal defense and domestic violence attorneys of Madson Castello. Read this edition of Leaders in Law for the full Q&A.
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What are the steps in the trademark registration process? What does a trademark cost? Read for a discussion of the specific steps in obtaining a federal trademark registration and average costs, and the differences between trademarks and other forms of intellectual property.
Read MoreIn this week’s Conversations with Innovators, we are talking with Chris McKee of Venturity.
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