Protecting Your Company's Intellectual Property

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Patent Infringement

Patent infringement is an invasion of a patentee’s right to make, use, or sell a patented invention. Because patent infringement actions involve an examination of the claims of an issued patent and comparison of the patented article and the accused article, experts generally are required. The complexity of patent law and of the technology underlying most patents makes patent litigation extremely costly. Patent infringement can lead to damages in the millions.

Reexamination of Patents

Before a trademark registration is issued by the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), the trademark is published in the Official Gazette so that ...