If you create something valuable to your Tampa business, it is vital to protect it. But should you trademark it or copyright it? What is the difference between a trademark and a copyright? Trademark and copyright both protect intellectual property, but determining which one to use can be confusing. Trademark Defined The United States Patent…
One of the most pressing questions an inventor faces early on is, “Do I need a prototype before I apply for a patent?” A Tampa patent attorney will tell you that while the straight answer is “no”—the U.S. Patent Office does not require you to have a prototype in advance of filing an application for…
Whether your work is published or unpublished, copyright registration provides protection to authors of original works, including: Dramatic works Musical creations (including lyrics) Artistic works Literary works Pantomimes and choreographs Pictorial, graphics, and sculptural designs Motion pictures and other audiovisual material Sound recordings Architectural designs If you are a resident of St. Petersburg and the…
Creating a mobile application requires a lot of hard work and dedication. After toiling over your idea, you want to ensure that no one infringes on your intellectual property by stealing it or using it for their benefit. Therefore, some app inventors may consider obtaining patent protection for their app. Is it worth going through…
Patent protection is essential for safeguarding your invention. Registering your intellectual property is important to prevent another entity from taking your idea and putting it forth as their own or profiting from it. While you are not required to work with an attorney to file a patent, doing so is wise because the process is…