Trademark Value - Part 1

In Part 1 of this series on Trademarks, Intellectual Property attorney Bill Honaker, The IP Guy, explores the value of trademarks, the reputation they represent for your business, and why buyers pay a premium for businesses with strong IP portfolios.

Bill Honaker, “The IP Guy” is a former USPTO Examiner, a partner with Dickinson-Wright, and author of the forthcoming book, Invisible Assets – How to Maximize the Hidden Value in Your Business. To download a sample chapter, click here. https://www.ipguy.com/invisible-asset…

The Risky Business of Copying Images from the Internet

Intellectual Property attorney Bill Honaker, The IP Guy, discusses the risks inherent in copying images from the Internet to use in your website, newsletters, or articles. He also offers tips on what to do when you get a scary letter threatening a lawsuit.

Bill Honaker, “The IP Guy” is a former USPTO Examiner, a partner with Dickinson-Wright, and author of the forthcoming book, Invisible Assets – How to Maximize the Hidden Value in Your Business. To download a sample chapter, click here. https://www.ipguy.com/invisible-asset…

AI in Business - 3 Critical Concerns You Can't Ignore

Bill Honaker, The IP Guy, raises the alarm on artificial intelligence and its use in business.

Read more here.

Bill Honaker, “The IP Guy” is a former USPTO Examiner, a partner with Dickinson-Wright, and author of the forthcoming book, Invisible Assets – How to Maximize the Hidden Value in Your Business. To download a sample chapter, click here. https://www.ipguy.com/invisible-asset…

How to Do a Preliminary Trademark Search

Intellectual Property Attorney Bill Honaker, The IP Guy, demonstrates how to use Google and the US Patent and Trademark Office TESS database to conduct a preliminary search for potential trademarks for your business name or new product. Secure your trademark’s domain name and avoid costly infringement lawsuits.

Bill Honaker, “The IP Guy” is a former USPTO Examiner, a partner with Dickinson-Wright, and author of the forthcoming book, Invisible Assets – How to Maximize the Hidden Value in Your Business. To download a sample chapter, click here. https://www.ipguy.com/invisible-asset…

A Copyright Wakeup Call

Copyright Registration is the Ultimate Insurance Policy for Creatives.

Bill Honaker, The IP Guy, discusses the importance and the requirements for registering your copyrighted materials in a timely manner, or risk losing valuable rights.

Which Patent is Best for You?

Intellectual Property expert Bill Honaker, The IP Guy, answers a question from a client, “Which type of patent is best for you?” He explains the three types of patents available: Utility Patents, Design Patents, and Plant Patents.

Read more here.

Will AI Take My Job?

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic, and some are concerned that people will be replaced by robots. Can AI be employed in any situation?

Intellectual property attorney Bill Honaker, The IP Guy, explores the dire predictions that ChatGPT and other generative AI machines are going to take over our jobs.

And what happens when these chatbots start consuming their own output? You’ll be surprised!

Read more here.

Bill Honaker, “The IP Guy” is a former USPTO Examiner, a partner with Dickinson-Wright, and author of the forthcoming book, Invisible Assets – How to Maximize the Hidden Value in Your Business. To download a sample chapter, click here. https://www.ipguy.com/invisible-asset…

Can Robots File for a Patent?

Artificial Intelligence is changing our lives in all sorts of ways. The DABUS Project is an AI system created by Stephen Thaler. It reportedly conceived two inventions. The filing of patent applications designating DABUS as inventor has led to decisions by patent offices and courts on whether a patent can be granted for an invention reportedly made by an AI system.

In this short video update, I share the most recent court rulings in the US and abroad, and why they matter to your business.

Want more information? Read the whole article here: Only Humans Can Own Patents

Turn Your Ideas Into Gold - Trademarks

Every business needs a trademark, but you must choose wisely. In this video, Bill shows you how to pick one that is strong, and how to defend your rights from copycats and infringers.

Want more information? Read the whole article here: How to Choose a Great Trademark

Turn Your Ideas Into Gold - Patents

Every business needs a trademark, but you must choose wisely.  In this video, Bill show you  how to pick one that is strong, and how to defend your rights from copycats and infringers.

Don't Clip and Paste!

Clipping images from the Internet is easy and convenient.  It can also land you in an expensive lawsuit.  This is a case where they really are out to get you.  This video shows you how to avoid the pitfalls of including images in your articles, websites and blogs.

Read the entire post here: Don’t Clip & Paste!

Protecting Intellectual Property - Automation Alley

In an interview with Noel Nevshehir, Director of International Business Services and Global Strategic Partnerships at Automation Alley, IP attorney Bill Honaker discusses a three-part system to Recognize, Collect and Protect intellectual property.

Read the entire post here: Bill, the IP Guy, Interviews With Automation Alley

Protecting and Profiting from your Intellectual Property

In this breakout session at INFLUENCE, the National Speakers Association national convention, Bill shares the finer points of Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents and Trade Secrets, and the special perils of IP faced by professional speakers; why a speaker’s intellectual property is their most valuable asset, and multiple ways to generate income while protecting it from infringement.

How to Do a Preliminary Trademark Search

Intellectual Property Attorney Bill Honaker, The IP Guy, demonstrates how to use Google and the US Patent and Trademark Office TESS database to conduct a preliminary search for potential trademarks for your business name or new product. Secure your trademark’s domain name and avoid costly infringement lawsuits.

Bill Honaker, “The IP Guy” is a former USPTO Examiner, a partner with Dickinson-Wright, and author of the forthcoming book, Invisible Assets – How to Maximize the Hidden Value in Your Business. To download a sample chapter, click here. https://www.ipguy.com/invisible-asset…

A Copyright Wakeup Call

Copyright Registration is the Ultimate Insurance Policy for Creatives.

Bill Honaker, The IP Guy, discusses the importance and the requirements for registering your copyrighted materials in a timely manner, or risk losing valuable rights.

Which Patent is best for You?

Intellectual Property expert Bill Honaker, The IP Guy, answers a question from a client, “Which type of patent is best for you?” He explains the three types of patents available: Utility Patents, Design Patents, and Plant Patents.

Read more here.

Will AI Take My Job?

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic, and some are concerned that people will be replaced by robots. Can AI be employed in any situation?

Intellectual property attorney Bill Honaker, The IP Guy, explores the dire predictions that ChatGPT and other generative AI machines are going to take over our jobs.

And what happens when these chatbots start consuming their own output? You’ll be surprised!

Read more here.

Bill Honaker, “The IP Guy” is a former USPTO Examiner, a partner with Dickinson-Wright, and author of the forthcoming book, Invisible Assets – How to Maximize the Hidden Value in Your Business. To download a sample chapter, click here. https://www.ipguy.com/invisible-asset…

Can Robots File for a Patent?

Artificial Intelligence is changing our lives in all sorts of ways. The DABUS Project is an AI system created by Stephen Thaler. It reportedly conceived two inventions. The filing of patent applications designating DABUS as inventor has led to decisions by patent offices and courts on whether a patent can be granted for an invention reportedly made by an AI system.

In this short video update, I share the most recent court rulings in the US and abroad, and why they matter to your business.

Want more information? Read the whole article here: Only Humans Can Own Patents

Turn Your Ideas Into Gold - Trademarks

Every business needs a trademark, but you must choose wisely. In this video, Bill shows you how to pick one that is strong, and how to defend your rights from copycats and infringers.

Want more information? Read the whole article here: How to Choose a Great Trademark

Turn Your Ideas Into Gold - Patents

Every business needs a trademark, but you must choose wisely.  In this video, Bill show you  how to pick one that is strong, and how to defend your rights from copycats and infringers.

Don't Clip and Paste!

Clipping images from the Internet is easy and convenient.  It can also land you in an expensive lawsuit.  This is a case where they really are out to get you.  This video shows you how to avoid the pitfalls of including images in your articles, websites and blogs.

Read the entire post here: Don’t Clip & Paste!

Protecting Intellectual Property - Automation Alley

In an interview with Noel Nevshehir, Director of International Business Services and Global Strategic Partnerships at Automation Alley, IP attorney Bill Honaker discusses a three-part system to Recognize, Collect and Protect intellectual property.

Read the entire post here: Bill, the IP Guy, Interviews With Automation Alley

Protecting and Profiting from your Intellectual Property

In this breakout session at INFLUENCE, the National Speakers Association national convention, Bill shares the finer points of Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents and Trade Secrets, and the special perils of IP faced by professional speakers; why a speaker’s intellectual property is their most valuable asset, and multiple ways to generate income while protecting it from infringement.