Develop and protect what makes your business unique—your intellectual property. 
 

Competition is a fact of life in the business environment.  When you create something that gives you an advantage or identifies your business, you need to protect it from competitors.  Likewise, artists need to protect their work against unauthorized copying.  The law recognizes creations of the mind, or “intellectual property”, and provides appropriate protections.  
 

A patent allows the inventor or patent holder to prevent others from using or practicing the invention for a limited time.  Trademark law relates to branding and identification of products and protects consumers from being deceived about the source of a product.  Copyright law guarantees artists and authors certain rights in their works.  Trade secrets can protect any confidential information that gives a company a competitive advantage.

Ryan Carson is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  Please call if you need help regarding:
 

• Patents

• Trademark selection, registration, and litigation

• Copyright registration and litigation

• Trade secret protection and employee confidentiality agreements

• Intellectual property licensing