Intellectual Property

If you own a flourishing business in Minneapolis, you likely have a few trade secrets in your arsenal that helped you leap ahead of the competition. Most successful companies found prosperity because their owners saw the wisdom in protecting critical pieces of...

One of the challenges that businesses face in deciding whether to file a lawsuit against someone who has misappropriated a trade secret is the fact that the secret in question has to be made public – at least within the confines of the court. In Minnesota, plaintiffs...

When you have an excellent idea, you can be sure there will be others looking for ways to copy it. Some might take inspiration from it, others might take it and adapt it, others, the lazier, less creative ones, will steal it outright and use it as it is. When it comes...

If you discover or invent processes, machines, or other items, you may need to get your work patented. This provides you with the protection you need to be able to stop others from exploiting your work. It’s imperative that you understand a few points about patent law...

Many works are protected by copyright laws in this country. While some people think that they can use whatever they find online in any manner they desire, that’s not always the case. Instead, authors, painters, illustrators, and others who produce creative works...

If you feel someone has breached your intellectual property (IP) rights, clarifying whether they have breached fair use rules is crucial. While IP laws can give you a good level of protection, they may not stop others from using your work altogether. If the other...

When you hear the word prosecution, you may think of going to court to hold someone responsible for negative actions or crimes. In the world of intellectual property, it actually means securing your patent to protect your product or invention. Patent prosecution is...

Your company's logo or slogan is likely one of the more recognizable aspects of your brand. It aids in distinguishing your company from its competitors. It can help your brand remain memorable, which can lead to repeat business from existing customers as well as...

All throughout history, great ideas, inventions and leaps in technology seem to come simultaneously from multiple directions. Edison and Tesla famously squabbled over their similar electrical inventions. It isn’t unusual for many creative minds to spot room for...

Counterfeit goods are bad for business, which is why you should understand your intellectual property (IP) rights. You should also take time to understand how to put a stop to others using your intellectual property to make money off your hard work and effort.  The...