INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW SERVICES
Intellectual property (IP) consists of certain creations of the intellect, including technological, marketing, literary, and artistic creations. Patents, copyrights and trademarks are the most common legal tools used to protect intellectual property. In general, they provide an exclusive right to use and commercialize the creation.
Brief Comparison of tools for protecting Intellectual Property
Type of Protection
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Protectable Subject Matter
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Patent (Utility Type)
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Machine, article of manufacture, composition of matter, and process (mechanical, chemical, electrical, biological, and software) |
Patent (Design Type)
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Ornamental design for an article of manufacture |
Patent (Plant Type)
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Asexually reproducing plant varieties
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Copyright
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Literary, musical, dramatic, pictorial, graphic, sculptural, audiovisual, sound recording and architectural work (includes business related writings) |
Trademark
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Word(s), symbol, design/logo, device, group insignia, slogan, internet domain name, character, persona, product configuration trade dress, packaging trade dress, number, color, sound. |
Trade Secret
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Information of value, not generally known or readily ascertainable, and subject to secrecy efforts by the proprietor. |
Agreements
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Proprietary information which is amenable to legal protection and defined in an agreement. |
Plant Variety Protection Certificate
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Certain plants and seeds |
If you're interested in viewing examples of our published patent and trademark work
- US Patents Link - Under "Search" Select "Attorney agent/firm" and Under "For" Enter "Skinner"
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US Trademark Registrations and Applications Link
Enter the following Search Request: AT:skinner
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PCT International Patent Applications Link
Copy this String and Paste in "Advanced Search": (RP:skinner AND (RP:joel OR RP:associates))
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