Much has been made of the demise of U.S. manufacturing. Once the U.S. was a manufacturing powerhouse, but much of its industry has now moved overseas or south of the border to low-cost countries such as China, India, and...more
3/20/2024
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Before copying or reverse engineering a functional product or process analyze each of the issues below. It is best to consult an experienced patent attorney during this analysis.
I. Is there a Contract Preventing the Use...more
9/28/2018
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Mistake No. 1 -
Not Obtaining an Obligation to Assign Inventions From Employees and Contractor -
Example: Employee/contractor agreements do not: (a) assign rights to you in inventions made for you; (b) require the...more