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Food Patents

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...

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Law & Business Episode 57: Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy, and Employment Law Effects due to COVID with John Eastwood

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...

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Trademark vs. Patent

Understanding the Differences Between Trademarks and Patents Intellectual property (IP) rights are crucial for protecting innovations, creative works, and branding in today's competitive market. Two of the most common types of IP are trademarks and patents, each...

How to Sell a Patent

How to Successfully Sell a Patent: A Comprehensive Guide Selling a patent can be a complex but rewarding process, offering the potential for significant financial gain and the opportunity to see your patented invention utilized in the marketplace. Whether you're a...

What is a Patent Annuity?

Understanding Patent Annuities in the USA and Europe Introduction to Patent Annuities Patent annuities, also known as patent renewals, are periodic fees that patent holders must pay to maintain the validity of their patents. Both in the USA and Europe, these fees are...

What are Some Patent Infringement Examples?

Patent Infringement Examples What are some examples of patent infringement and what do those cases tell us Patent infringement is the unauthorized creation or sale of a product that matches one or more claims in an active patent.  A patent owner has the legal right to...