A Patent is a right granted by a government to the inventor, giving the inventor the right, for a limited period, to stop others from making, using or selling the invention without the permission of the inventor.
A Trademark is either a word, phrase, symbol, or design, or combination of words, phrases, symbols, or designs which identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party.
A Copyright is a legal right that covers published and unpublished literary, scientific and artistic works, whatever the form of expression, provided that the works are fixed in a tangible means of expression.
Trade Secrets are a deceptively simple subject. In summary, a trade secret is a confidential piece of information (a secret) that has commercial value (value in trade) and that the owner takes reasonable measures to protect.
Licensing is the process of authorizing a third party to produce, use and/or sell your intellectual property on your behalf. For trademarks, this may be authorizing a company to use your trademark on their product.
The court systems are complex and litigation is rarely desirable. However should you need litigation services, we have extensive experience in litigating matter is Federal and State Courts and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
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West & Associates, A PC firmly believes that the right to protect your ideas and artistic expressions should not be a privilege reserved for only large corporations and the wealthy few. To this extent, we are committed to providing quality legal services at a reasonable cost. West & Associates will work with you to explore the boundaries of your ideas and assist you in evaluating the market potential of your creations.
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Your idea is the key to the successful launch of your startup. Talking to us is your first step towards building a valuable patent portfolio.
If your company is cost-conscious about its legal expenses, give us a call to arrange an on-site meeting to review your IP portfolio and to discuss your IP strategy.
We know your concerns about telling another person about your brainchild. Your disclosure will be held in the strictest confidence.
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