What Is a Patent Watch and Do I Need One? What Is a Patent Watch and Do I Need One?: No matter the industry your company operates in, it is imperative that you keep a close eye on your competitors’ IP activity. In doing this, it becomes easier to pinpoint any patents/products that will infringe […]
Why You Should File a Provisional Patent Application Why You Should File a Provisional Patent Application: When beginning the process of obtaining a patent for your invention, it might seem like applying for a provisional patent application is just wasting money and effort. However, ultimately it can provide much more protection against infringement without showing all […]
Why Are Patent Drawings Important? “A picture is worth a thousand words.” While cliché, this adage holds true, especially when it comes to patent drawings. Most of the time, an idea is better explained when its description is accompanied by a detailed and accurate illustration. A visual depiction of an invention helps the patent examiners […]
Basics About Patent Infringement and Litigation As an inventor, protecting your idea or creation will always be a high priority. One way to do that is to have your invention patented. When a patent is threatened, however, the holder must take extra measures to protect their rights and interests. Legal Advantage, your provider of reliable […]
Top 3 Reasons to Invest in Professional Patent Proofreading As a patent infringement analysis expert, Legal Advantage strongly recommends examining your patent application in close detail before submitting it. Proofreading is a must because even small errors can have a major impact. Your patent application must be able to withstand scrutiny and it needs to […]
Things You Need to Know About Patent Illustrations A patent drawing assists in the understanding of an invention, which is why it’s a good idea to invest in professional patent illustration services when drafting your claim. A patent illustration is important because an invention needs to be described with as much detail and specificity as […]
Colgate-Palmolive’s Lawsuit Against Ranir LLC Southern District of New York — On January 29th, 2018, Colgate-Palmolive filed a lawsuit against Ranir LLC, an oral healthcare company. The lawsuit alleges trademark infringement. The toothbrushes being sold by Ranir allegedly infringe upon the “360°” trademark owned by Colgate. Legal Advantage, premier choice for patent illustration services, explains […]
Christian Louboutin’s Fight to Trademark Red Soles Staying updated on the latest news regarding intellectual property helps you better understand your rights as a patent owner and how to protect those rights. On February 6, 2018, the European Union’s highest court ruled against Christian Louboutin in a case about his brand’s trademark for footwear. Legal […]
Answering the Top 4 Questions About Patent Illustrations Design and utility patents are not only visual representations of your ideas, they also provide enhanced protection for your invention. This is why working with a trusted litigation graphics support company is important. To help you better understand patent illustrations, Legal Advantage answers four frequently asked questions. […]
Fujifilm’s Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Hologic Fujifilm Medical Systems USA and parent company Fujifilm Corporation have accused Hologic, Inc. of infringement on several patents and violations of antitrust laws in a Delaware federal court. Fujifilm claims that Hologic has a monopoly over the United States business for mammography systems, which are used to diagnose breast […]