If you’re running a business in this day and age, you should think about how your intellectual property is protected. Whether you have an invention or a digital asset that’s key to your success, you need to make sure that you’re covered. A New York-based intellectual property lawyer can help you safeguard your valuable IP and make the most of these assets.
What Kinds of Intellectual Property Can a Lawyer Help Me Protect?
There are a few kinds of intellectual property that absolutely need to be protected. Our law firm can help you keep any of the following safe:
Patents: These grant you a right to a certain invention or technique. Having exclusive use of patents can make a huge difference for many types of businesses, giving them a competitive advantage that they do not want to lose.
Trade secrets: A trade secret can be anything, from a formula to specific information, that can give your business a leg up on competitors.
Copyrights: A copyright can protect specific works, including art, software, or literature. Having the copyright means that you are the only one who can make and distribute a work.
Trademarks: These can protect symbols, product names, or even entire slogans or mottos. Some trademarks become the key identifiers for certain products and companies, so protecting them and ensuring that their power is not diluted is a top priority for our attorneys.
How Can a Lawyer Help Me Protect My Intellectual Property?
A lawyer can do all sorts of things to protect your intellectual property. They can:
- Assist you with patent searches
- Guide you through the patent filing process
- Defend your patents from infringement
- Help you register trademarks
- Identify unauthorized copyright use
- Help you identify trade secrets and legal processes that can be used to protect them
- Send cease-and-desist letters and take other legal actions against anyone who uses your IP without permission
- Identify potential gaps in IP protection
What If I Want to Sell or License My IP?
We have good news for you. Our IP lawyers can help you with this as well! If you decide that you want to sell off a patent or another intellectual property, we can help you hammer out a deal. If you decide that you would like to license your intellectual property to someone else, we can go over your contract with a fine-toothed comb to ensure that you and your IP are well-protected.
There are many ways to license your IP and make money. Our lawyers can help you expand your business, protect your intellectual property, and find new sources of revenue.
Contact Our IP Lawyers Today
If you’re serious about protecting your intellectual property, you should schedule a consultation with our attorneys. Contact Technology General Counsel today and learn more about how we can put our knowledge and experience to work for you.
