The letter arrives with an attorney’s letterhead, federal trademark citations, and a demand that you stop using a name, logo, or phrase immediately. It may also demand destruction of inventory, transfer of a domain, or payment of damages. Take a breath. The letter is serious. It is not necessarily correct. A cease and desist letter…

Short answer: Maybe, but your window may be closing faster than you think. U.S. patent law gives inventors exactly one year from the date of first public sale or disclosure to file a patent application. That clock starts the moment your product hits the market, not when you decide you’re ready to deal with IP. If…

As we move further into 2026, the past rules are no longer just evolving, they are moving in different directions. For innovators and business owners, knowing the difference between how patents are examined and how their enforceability is now the difference between a valuable asset and a costly legal rejection. Cohen IP has been tracking…

We all remember the monumental shift of Twitter to “X” after Elon Musk made the controversial acquisition of the social media company in 2022. So when a big tech company changes its name overnight, it can have more than just cosmetic effects. A new cancellation petition filed with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)…

In fields that are tech-heavy, we continue to see a plethora of fights over intellectual property between employees and employers. This is especially true when employees change jobs, relocate to a new country, or transition to a startup. Employers use assignment agreements, confidentiality clauses, and research and development (R&D) processes to protect their intellectual property…

If you’re an out-of-state company being sued in California courts, you may have solid defenses to strike back at the case before it even begins. One of the most powerful weapons is a motion to quash or motion to dismiss on grounds of lack of personal jurisdiction. Can Out-of-State Businesses Be Sued in California? Plaintiffs…

Cohen IP Law Group successfully obtained a dismissal in a California consumer class action “strike-through” lawsuit after the Los Angeles Superior Court granted a motion to quash service for lack of personal jurisdiction. Related Case Win: Cohen IP previously secured a dismissal based on lack of personal jurisdiction in a patent declaratory judgment action. Read…

Can I get a patent on my software idea? That’s one of the most common and complex questions an inventor asks. The answer has shifted over the decades, but since 2014, the U.S. legal system has settled into a framework that is challenging, yet navigable. Yes, you can still patent software and business methods. But…

Steering through the world of intellectual property can be intricate, particularly with patents. For inventors, entrepreneurs, and well-established firms, knowing what is or isn’t allowed to be patented makes for a vital first step in safeguarding the truly innovative ideas and inventions that they’ve brought forth. This article covers the basics behind securing a U.S….