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Michael Cohen Interviewed by Business Insider Podcast “Brought to you by…” Regarding IP Issues of the Whoopee Cushion
What happens if you fail to file a patent on an invention or trademark for the name of your product? Well, that is what likely happened with the Whoopee Cushion. As iconic as it may be today, no successful patents or trademarks were ever filed, resulting in the Whoopee Cushion product to be used by…
READ MOREMichael Cohen Interviewed by Business Insider Podcast “Brought to you by…” Regarding IP Issues of the Whoopee Cushion
What happens if you fail to file a patent on an invention or trademark for the name of your product? Well, that is what likely happened with the Whoopee Cushion. As iconic as it may be today, no successful patents or trademarks were ever filed, resulting in the Whoopee Cushion product to be used by…
READ MOREUSPTO announces extension of certain patent and trademark-related timing deadlines under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced extensions to the time allowed to file certain patent and trademark-related documents and to pay certain required fees. These actions are an exercise of temporary authority provided to the USPTO by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) signed by President Trump…
READ MOREMichael Cohen Interviewed by Foundr.com About the Patenting Process
Foundr.com interviews Michael Cohen in an article that outlines the US patenting process entitled “How to Patent an Idea. And Is it Really Worth it?” The article discusses issues such as the types of patents available, the process, patenting costs, and enforcement issues. https://foundr.com/how-to-patent-an-idea?fbclid=IwAR09SD09Owh9opZ9O62myA_zZIazfKkRN7dBxnOxlyZINB7jILfTTUkPayU
READ MOREBitcoin Copyright
Making Sense of the Bitcoin Copyright Controversy The cryptocurrency world has been shoved once more into the spotlight after Craig Wright – self-proclaimed inventor of Bitcoin – filed for two U.S. copyright registrations. One for Bitcoin´s whitepaper, and one for most of the crypto´s original code. The news has spread like wildfire through most financial…
READ MOREWhat does a trademark protect?
The World Intellectual Property Organization defines a trademark as a “sign that distinguishes the goods or services of a company from those of others.” It can be a word, an image, a symbol, or a combination of those that are used to represent a brand. There are different reasons why a business may need trademark…
READ MOREHow Long Does a Trademark Last?
Trademarks are an important part of a business. They are the best way to protect the identity of particular products or services. They also help consumers easily recognize a specific company as the manufacturer or source of a product and encourage customer loyalty. Once a trademark is registered, it is protected from use and misuse…
READ MOREUSPTO 2018-2022 STRATEGIC PLAN Draft Published
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) publishes its draft 2018-2022 Strategic Plan which is an outline of its mission and goals that it wishes to accomplish in the future. The goals primarily relate to increasing the USPTO’s quality and timeliness of prosecuting both patents and trademarks. For example, one specific action they like…
READ MOREMichael Cohen Presents as Visiting Guest Lecturer at Southwestern University School of Law
Michael Cohen of Cohen IP Law Group PC, has recently presented as a visiting guest lecturer regarding Patent and IP rights in connection with cannabis. The course was the Evolution of Cannabis offered by Southwestern University School of Law, in Los Angeles California. A power point of his presentation is available here: Patent Law and Cannabis.
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What type of business entity should be formed for a startup company, and which are preferred by investors, angels, or venture capitalists? The common convention…