Frequently Asked Questions
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If you’ve thought of something, built something, created something, we can help you protect it and, if you desire, monetize it.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication using the communication channels, phone, text, email, that you are most comfortable with.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day. If you want to watch and input along the way, you can do so through a client portal. It all depends on how you want to communicate with us.
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Some projects are priced using a flat fee model. Others are done using an hourly rate model. It will depend on the project you need. We will always make decisions regarding your costs in a conversation, together.
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We are a small law firm. When you work with us, you have our attention. We know that your ideas are important to you. Protecting your ideas is important to us.
We work hard at providing you with enough communication so you know where your project is.
We answer the phone and reply to electronic communications. We have a client portal so you can be as engaged with your projects development as you want to be.
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Patents, trademarks, and copyrights protect different kinds of intellectual property. Which one you need depends on what you created, how you will use it, and what business value you want to protect. Below is a concise guide to help you determine which protection(s) apply and which you likely need.
What each protects
Patent
Protects: New, useful, and non-obvious inventions or processes (utility patents); new, non-functional ornamental designs for articles of manufacture (design patents); and new plant varieties (plant patents).
Prevents: Others from making, using, selling, offering for sale, or importing the patented invention in the jurisdiction of the patent.
Trademark
Protects: Source-identifying marks—words, names, symbols, logos, slogans, trade dress (look and feel) that distinguish your goods/services.
Prevents: Others from using confusingly similar marks in commerce for related goods/services.
Copyright
Protects: Original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium—literary works, software code, music, photographs, videos, artwork, architectural drawings, and some website content.
Prevents: Others from copying, distributing, publicly performing, or creating derivative works without permission.