Consider this: You have spent decades working on your tech company. You have patented your software, trademarked your name, and at last found true momentum. One day, an email arrives; a contestant has officially applied for your brand name. You frantically check your files… and then it strikes you: Your trademark has expired. This is not
In our rapidly changing world, innovation fuels progress and shapes the way we live, work, and interact. At the heart of this innovation lies the concept of patents—an essential tool that protects and encourages new ideas. Join me as we take a closer look at patents and explore what the future might hold for these guardians of innovation. Unde
Imagine this, you’ve spent months, maybe even years, developing a groundbreaking invention, crafting a unique brand, or designing a stunning visual element for your business. Then, one day, someone else copies it and profits from your hard work. Frustrating, right? That’s where Intellectual Property (IP) comes into play. I know IP can seem
Why international patent renewals are complex Let me walk you through a situation I witnessed firsthand. A client of mine—a successful mid-sized tech firm—had patents filed in the US, Europe, China, and India. They had an innovation they were protecting globally, but no central renewal strategy. One small misstep—a missed deadline in Ch
Does copyright need renewal? So let’s clear the air right away—you and I are talking about copyrights because there’s a lot of confusion around how long they last and whether you need to renew them. And I get it. A while back, I worked with an indie filmmaker who thought his script copyright would vanish after 10 years. Turns out, he