Committing copyright infringement can carry serious civil and criminal penalties. You may be liable even if the infringement was not intentional. If you are accused of committing copyright infringement, it is important to be aware of the steps you can take to address the matter and minimize your liability. What Constitutes Copyright Infringement? Copyright protection provides the creator or owner …
What is the Madrid Protocol?
An international treaty known as the Madrid Protocol makes it easier to register trademarks in numerous jurisdictions with a single application. The Madrid Protocol is managed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and provides companies and individuals with a simple and affordable option to safeguard their trademarks across multiple countries. How Does the Madrid Protocol Work? The Madrid Protocol …
What is a ‘Poor Man’s Patent’?
A “poor man’s patent” has been thought to be a cheap and quick way of securing rights to an invention. But what is a poor man’s patent? A ‘Poor Man’s Patent’ Defined The phrase “Poor Man’s Patent” is used to describe the process of mailing a postmarked written description of an invention to oneself as evidence of the date that …
