What About Patent Infringement?
If you already have an enforceable patent but someone is using a part of your invention without your permission, you should seek legal help from a registered patent attorney (RPA) immediately. Your patent lawyer may be able to enforce your exclusive rights via a court order (an injunction) to stop the infringement, force the infringer to pay you royalties and/or award you damages.
On the other hand, if you’ve been accused of infringing someone else’s intellectual property, you should immediately seek legal advice, preferably from an RPA, as one may be subject to the additional damages (up to three times compensatory damages) from “willful infringement.”
What About Trademarks?
Trademarks can be the most important asset of a company, e.g., one study determined that trademarks make up about 1/3 of corporate value. So, coming up with and then protecting your distinguishing word, logo, shape, sign, expression, etc., that distinguishes your products or services from others, may be a necessary and invaluable business decision.
Can A Patent Lawyer Also Help You With Copyrights?
Copyrights can be invaluable intellectual property for the creator of an original artistic or literary work, e.g., a movie, a song, a book, computer programs, photos, etc. Copyrights include the exclusive right to make, publish and sell your copyrighted property. There are distinct advantages to timely federally registering your copyright.
A good Registered Patent Attorney should be able to assist you with all of your Intellectual Property needs.