What is a Patent? According to stopfakes.gov, “[a] patent for an invention is the grant of a property right to the inventor. Patents are granted for new, useful and non-obvious inventions for a period of 20 years from the filing date of a patent application, and provide the right to [...]
What is a Private Placement Memorandum? In order to raise capital, many small businesses seek investors through what are known as private placements. These “private placements” can offer limited partnership interests, common or preferred shares of stock in small corporations, bonds, or even notes. These offerings are generally exempt [...]
What Material is Protected by a Trademark? Many people confuse what is protected as a trademark with copyrights and patents. Each of these terms describes a protection for very specific types of intellectual property. “A trademark is generally a word, phrase, symbol, or design, or a combination thereof, that [...]
