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Do you have a great idea that you don’t want stolen? If you want to learn more about patent law, copyrights, intellectual property and trademarks you can watch our videos to hear our expert speak on the aforementioned subjects so that you are aware of all of your options for securing your ideas.

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Michael Cohen
Michael Cohen-Michael N. Cohen, Esq.
Meet the Expert 
Intellectual Property Law Basics 
  1. Michael Cohen
  2. What is 'intellectual property'? 
  3. What is a 'patent'? 
  4. What is a 'copyright'? 
  5. What is a 'trademark'? 
  6. What is a 'service mark'? 
  7. What is a 'trade secret'? 
  8. How can I protect my intellectual property rights? 
  9. Where do I go to protect my intellectual property rights? 
  10. What is a 'registered patent attorney'? 
  11. If I have an intellectual property matter, do I have to use a registered patent attorney? 
Patent Law Basics 
  1. Michael Cohen
  2. Who issues patents? 
  3. Who can acquire a patent? 
  4. What kinds of inventions can be patented? 
  5. How long does a patent last? 
  6. Can a great idea or concept be patented? 
  7. Can I obtain a copy of a specific patent? 
  8. Can I obtain a patent on an exisiting idea or concept? 
  9. Can someone obtain copies of my pending patent application? 
  10. What can I do if someone tries to violate my patent? 
  11. What is meant by the phrase 'patent pending'? 
  12. Can the legal rights to a patent be bought and sold? 
  13. What is a 'provisional patent'? 
The Patenting Process 
  1. Michael Cohen
  2. When should I apply for a patent? 
  3. What is a 'provisional patent application'? 
  4. What is a 'utility patent'? 
  5. What is a 'design patent'? 
  6. If someone helps me with my invention, do I have to add them to the patent application? 
  7. What is the distinction between the inventor and owner of an invention? 
  8. What rights do I have to an invention that is conceived while I am employed? 
Preparing To File A Patent 
  1. Michael Cohen
  2. What should I do before applying for a patent? 
  3. Why should I conduct a 'patent search'? 
  4. Who can conduct a patent search? 
  5. What is a 'notice of allowance'? 
  6. What should I do after I have been granted a patent? 
International Patents 
  1. Michael Cohen
  2. Does my US patent protect me in other countries as well? 
  3. Are the processes and standards for obtaining a patent different in foreign countries? 
Copyright Basics 
  1. Michael Cohen
  2. What is a 'copyright'? 
  3. Do I have to apply for a copyright to retain ownership of the work I create? 
  4. What is the process for registering a copyright? 
  5. What rights are established by a copyright? 
  6. Can I copyright all of my great ideas? 
  7. How long does a copyright last? 
  8. What is a 'fair use limitation'? 
  9. Can teachers distribute photocopied materials at school? 
  10. Can original computer software be protected by copyright and patent? 
  11. What is the 'Digital Millennium Copyright Act'? 

Popular Questions

  • How can I protect my intellectual property rights?
  • Where do I go to protect my intellectual property rights?
  • Who issues patents?
  • What kinds of inventions can be patented?
  • How long does a patent last?
  • What is meant by the phrase 'patent pending'?
  • If someone helps me with my invention, do I have to add them to the patent application?
  • What should I do before applying for a patent?
  • Why should I conduct a 'patent search'?
  • Does my US patent protect me in other countries as well?
  • Do I have to apply for a copyright to retain ownership of the work I create?
  • Can I copyright all of my great ideas?
  • How long does a copyright last?
  • How does a copyright protect books from copyright infringement?
  • What remedies are available to me if my copyright is violated?
  • How can I adopt a name for use as a trademark?
  • What happens when I apply for a trademark registration?
  • Are there certain designs that are not eligible for registration as trademarks?
  • Are there certain words that are not eligible for registration as trademarks?
  • Does the federal government recognize trade secret protection at all?
  • How do I decide whether to patent something or to keep it as a trade secret?
  • Can trade secret rights be transferred to another party?
  • How should I prepare for the patent application process?
  • What are some disadvantages of applying for a patent?
Untangling Ownership Issues 
  1. Michael Cohen
  2. What is a 'work for hire'? 
  3. What kinds of work qualify as 'work for hire'? 
  4. Do authors need to get copyrights for the material they write? 
  5. If my work is copyrighted when created, why do I have to register the copyright? 
  6. How does a copyright protect books from copyright infringement? 
  7. What action can I take if I feel someone has violated a copyright I hold? 
  8. What remedies are available to me if my copyright is violated? 
  9. What public services does the Copyright Office offer? 
Trademark Basics 
  1. Michael Cohen
  2. What are the different types of marks that can be registered with the federal government? 
  3. What is a 'general trademark'? 
  4. What is a 'composite trademark'? 
  5. What is a 'design trademark'? 
  6. What is a 'service trademark'? 
  7. How can I adopt a name for use as a trademark? 
  8. What is a 'common law trademark'? 
  9. What is a 'federal trademark'? 
  10. What is an 'availability search'? 
  11. Is it necessary to conduct an 'availability search'? 
  12. What happens when I apply for a trademark registration? 
  13. What are 'trademark markings'? 
  14. What is a registered trademark's 'scope of protection'? 
Trademark Issues 
  1. Michael Cohen
  2. Are there certain designs that are not eligible for registration as trademarks? 
  3. Are there certain words that are not eligible for registration as trademarks? 
  4. What are 'descriptive' or 'generic' trademarks? 
  5. What can I do about trademark infringement? 
  6. How are the damages for trademark infringement determined? 
Trade Secret Basics 
  1. Michael Cohen
  2. What are 'trade secrets'? 
  3. Does the federal government recognize trade secret protection at all? 
  4. How do I mark something 'trade secret'? 
  5. How do I decide whether to patent something or to keep it as a trade secret? 
  6. How do I protect a trade secret? 
  7. What is a 'non-disclosure agreement'? 
  8. Can trade secret rights be transferred to another party? 
Applying For A Patent 
  1. Michael Cohen
  2. How should I prepare for the patent application process? 
  3. How do I apply for a patent? 
  4. How much does it cost to obtain a patent? 
  5. How long does it take to obtain a patent? 
  6. What are some advantages of applying for a patent? 
  7. What are some disadvantages of applying for a patent? 

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