Navigating the World of Intellectual Property: IP Lawyers vs. Patent Lawyers Here at Verna Law, P.C., we receive phone calls and e-mails asking for "IP Lawyers" or "Patent Attorneys." Our setup is quite simple. Our Managing Partner is Anthony Verna. Our Patent Agent...
Patent Law Articles
How to Patent an Idea
Patent My Idea Unlocking the Potential of Your Idea: A Guide to Patenting with Verna Law, P.C. Are you eager to transform your innovative concept into a protected invention? You can patent your idea! At Verna Law, P.C., we specialize in navigating the intricate...
IP Lawyer Near Me
Verna Law, P.C. is an intellectual property law firm with a team of intellectual property lawyers and a patent agent with decades of experience combined. The practice area of the intellectual property legal team at Verna Law, P.C. include legal services for the...
Food Patents
Food Patents Beyond Trade Secrets A common myth in the culinary and food technology sectors is the belief that trade secrets are the sole form of intellectual property (IP) protection for food-related innovations. While it's true that trade secrets play a vital role...
Searching for Provisional Patents
Can You Search for Provisional Patents? The short answer: No and then Yes. In the realm of U.S. patents, a provisional patent application stands as a silent guardian of innovation. Unlike their non-provisional counterparts, provisional patent applications are...
What are some popular toy patents?
Discover Exclusive Toy Industry Patents with Verna Law, P.C. At Verna Law, P.C., we specialize in patent filings tailored to the dynamic and innovative landscape of the toy industry. As leaders in intellectual property protection, our dedicated team has a proven track...
Video Blog 34: Patent FAQ: Why Should I Seek Patent Protection?
Hi, I'm Anthony Verna, managing partner of Verna Law. We focus on intellectual property and advertising law, but I think you knew that already. Why should I seek patent protection? This is the Motherload question. Simply put, if you have a new and novel idea or...
Video Blog 33: Patent FAQ: Do I need a model or prototype?
Do you need a prototype in order to register a patent? A patent gives the patent owner exclusive rights to make, sell, or license the invention defined in it. Do You Need a Prototype to Patent a New Invention? Many inventors wonder if they need a working prototype...
Law & Business Episode 57: Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy, and Employment Law Effects due to COVID with John Eastwood
Anthony Verna sat down with John Eastwood of Eiger Law in Taipei, Taiwan to talk about some of the effects of the COVID pandemic. Some of the topics covered are intellectual property, especially in relationship to bankruptcy, and employment law across borders and...
Understanding Patent Cease and Desist Letters
Understanding Patent Cease and Desist Letters Patents apply to actual inventions and prevent others from...
What are Some Patent Infringement Examples?
Patent Infringement Examples What are some examples of patent infringement and what do those cases tell us Patent...
Why is Section 112 of the Patent Act Important?
Why is Section 112 of the Patent Act important? Section 112 of the Patent Act, codified as 35 U.S.C. § 112, outlines...