If you're considering filing a patent in Cincinnati and aren't sure how to proceed, having an understanding of the process is highly important. Patents protect the creators of inventions from having their ideas stolen and used by others, which can result in great...
Cincinnati Ohio Intellectual Property Law Blog
How Can I Protect My Company’s Trade Secrets?
As a company owner, you know that some of your most important assets are intangible, such as your knowledge and ideas. Protecting those intangibles often involves acquiring and enforcing intellectual property rights, such patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade...
Will blockchain change copyright law?
Copyright law has always been complex and dependent on the medium. In the digital age, however, it's taken on new levels. There have been well-publicized battles over ownership rights for music, movies, photographs and more.With reproduction as easy as a click of the...
Tips on Applying for a Patent
With so many different companies vying to be the best, ensuring that your intellectual property is protected is crucial. That's why Industry Week offers these smart tips on protecting valuable ideas and processes with patents.Great ideas are central to a successful...
What is a trade secret?
A trade secret is any confidential business information that gives your business a competitive edge. It is also referred to as intellectual property or proprietary information.A trade secret can be many things, including the: Research and development your firm has...
There’s Something New You Need to Know About Copyright Safe Harbor
If you operate a website where you allow either contributors or site visitors to post content or comments, there is something you need to know: As the website operator, you may be liable for any third-party claims that are triggered by what your contributors/users...
Who Do You Think You’re Dealing With?
Most of your authors work independently-as individuals. Consequently, the form of publishing contract you have developed for your publishing business undoubtedly reflects that, calling for your author's personal name and residence address in the preamble or recitals....
Subject Matter Eligibility and Business Methods
To be entitled to a patent, an invention must be more than just innovative, it must also be directed to subject matter that is "patent-eligible". At one time, rejections of applications as being directed to ineligible subject matter were relatively rare. However,...
Steve Gillen Recognized for Exemplary Contributions to the TAA
The Norma Hood Award was presented to recognition of his devotion and commitment to the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA), particularly as demonstrated by works performed outside the limelight. Steve is known as a level-headed member of Council where...
Wood Herron & Evans Earns Band 3 Status in New Chambers Rankings
Wood Herron & Evans received a Band 3 rating from Chambers and Partners, with recommendations for patent prosecution and preparation practice, and key sector expertise with regard to biotech, software, publishing and media. In addition, Steve Gillen, Greg Lunn,...
