Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Lawyer

Grace J. Fishel, Intellectual Property Lawyer, can assist you when it comes to protecting your intellectual property. Intellectual property is created by the human mind. The creativity element distinguishes it from personal, tangible, or real property. Protecting intellectual property is different from protecting other assets, but it may be protected through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Securing patent protection for your invention

Patents are granted to inventors for an invention or discovery of a new and useful process, machine, manufacturer, or composition of matter; or a new and useful improvement thereof. A U.S. patent gives an inventor the right to prevent others from making, using, selling, offering for sale in the U.S., or importing into the U.S. any product that is covered by the patent—or was made according to a patented method. We can file applications in the U.S. and throughout the world to secure patent protection for your invention.

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Preserving your business image through your trademarks

A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design; or a combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs that identifiy and distinguish the source of goods or services of one party from those of others. While common law trademark rights arise by use, those rights may be enhanced by federal and state registration. We advise you on proper trademark/service mark use and secure federal and state trademark registrations for you.

Registering your copyrights

Copyrights protect "original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression" from unauthorized copying. Rights in a copyright exist when the work is created but there are important benefits from registering the copyright. We can help you register your work with the U.S. Copyright Office to protect it from unauthorized use, reproduction or distribution.

Safeguarding your business's trade secrets

A trade secret requires no registration or filing and can therefore be a very inexpensive means for securing intellectual property. However, to be a "trade secret" it must be kept a secret. We can help you protect your trade secrets through drafting nondisclosure agreements and employment protocol.