Archive for the ‘Copyrights and Patents’ Category
How to copyright a work under the US Copyright Act?
Posted on November, 11 at 6:54 am | Filed Under Copyrights and Patents
Laws regarding copyrights are covered under the Copyright Act of 1976, under the federal statute. It covers “original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression.” (US Copyright Act). It prevents and prohibits original works from being copied. But the protection is restricted to the written or “fixed” works and not to [...]
How long is my United States Patent Valid?
Posted on November, 11 at 6:53 am | Filed Under Copyrights and Patents
Getting a patent in the US is a complex, time consuming and expensive process. Once a patent is acquired, it is valid for a period of 20 years. During this time period, it has to be maintained by payment of charges at regular intervals to the USPTO. Maintenance fees could range from $2995 to $5790, [...]
Should I file my own patent application?
Posted on November, 11 at 6:53 am | Filed Under Copyrights and Patents
Patent applications are one of the most complex of legal documents and always need an attorney. However, there are some stages in the process of patent application where the role of the attorney can be done away with if the individual so chooses.
Below is an outline of the various stages of patent application along [...]