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Nov142017

Is my tweet protected by copyright?

Californians have seen it happen over and over. Someone tweets something on Twitter and suddenly it goes viral and everyone has seen it. You may…

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Nov102017

When should you get a patent?

Sacramento creators and inventors like you pour plenty of time and effort into your creations. Regardless of what they are, or what you intend to…

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Nov012017

Emoji source of intellectual property dispute

California businesses know that their brands can be powerful tools that create market recognition and preference among their customers. In addition to company brands, the…

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Oct232017

The I love NY trademark

Most people may not be aware that the t-shirt or coffee mug they own stating their love for New York is trademarked. The logo, which…

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Oct162017

What is a patent troll?

When you get into the world of inventing and securing patents in California, there are many different terms you will learn and a lot of…

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Oct092017

Can you legally use copyrighted information found online?

In this age of social media and sharing everything online, you may be concerned about the security of your copyrighted information. If you publish something…

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Oct022017

The importance of venue in IP litigation

When a company is fighting an intellectual property infringement issue, one of the first things established by California courts is the jurisdiction. This is the…

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Sep252017

What is trade secret status for cosmetic ingredients?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is responsible for ensuring the products you use in California are safe. It implements many different practices to help…

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Sep192017

What are the requirements for drawings in a design patent?

When you submit a design patent application for your California invention, you need to include drawings. However, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has very…

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Sep112017

How long does copyright protection last?

If you are seeking copyright protection in California, one of your concerns may be how long that protection will last. This is a good question…

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