by Intellectual Property Attorney Bill Honaker, the IP Guy Originally published for LegalNews.com. COVID-19 has exacerbated an alarming trend of businesses inadvertently losing their Intellectual Property. I suspect it is due to the distraction of keeping a business running with all the restrictions, loss of clients, and the challenges of working virtually. With all that’s […]
My article, “For Women Inventors, a Tool for Getting Recognized: Ensure You are Listed as an Inventor on Patents” mentioned on The Feldman Report, locally on WWJ-AM for my insights on underrepresentation of women inventors – and encourages them to ensure that their involvement in inventions be recognized. Click here to listen. Need to protect your […]
by Intellectual Property Attorney Bill Honaker, the IP Guy Originally published for LegalNews.com Ensure You are Listed as an Inventor on Patents The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued its report, “Progress and Potential: 2020 Update on U.S. Women Inventor – Patentees.” The report opens with key findings and the first is: “More […]
A few weeks ago, I discussed the issues around “Who Should be Named as An Inventor” on a patent, and some of the steps you need to take when naming the inventors for a future patent. In a follow-up article for IP Watchdog, “Getting a Patent: The Devastating Consequences of Not Naming All Inventors”, we explore […]
In my newest article for IP Watchdog, “Getting A Patent: Who Should be Named as An Inventor?” I discuss steps on who should be named an inventor for a patent, and while it may seem like a simple process, there are some tricky steps to consider when naming an inventor. Click here to read more. Do […]
by Intellectual Property Attorney Bill Honaker, the IP Guy In my newest article to Music Connection, “Will Lady A Need a Plan B? How to Protect Your Band’s Name.” I provide examples of different groups of artists who have come to a crossroads and have needed to decide on band name changes. You can also […]
In my new article for LegalNews.com, “Are Foreign Manufacturers Stealing your Trademarks?”, I warn businesses to protect themselves from manufacturers. There have been instances in which they have been trademarking their customers products, selling counterfeits, and holding shipments for ransom. Click the link below to read my take on this worldwide problem. Are Foreign Manufacturers […]
In my latest article for QuickRead, I discuss the fair use of trademarks. Sometimes you need to use your competitors’ trademarks to sell your products or services. This is particularly true when you are selling, for example, replacement parts, and need to say that your replacements are compatible with the trademark owners’ products. It can […]
US Border Patrol will Protect Your Trademarks by Intellectual Property Attorney Bill Honaker, the IP Guy On May 4th, U.S. Customs and Border Protection sized over 86,000 Pokémon Action Figurines estimated at $604,000 in value. This takes “Gotta Catch ’em all” to a new level. Just like Nintendo did with Pokémon record your Trademark with […]
by Intellectual Property Attorney Bill Honaker, the IP Guy Update on my article, “Machines are Taking Over: Can a Machine Get a Patent?” The answer is, no, not in the United States. The USPTO has issued a final decision holding that only a natural person may get a patent. Machines cannot. On July 29, 2009, […]