Intellectual Property cases have become very important these days as more and more people are applying to register their inventions as Patents, or their literary work under Copyright law.
What is Patent?
A Patent for an invention is the inventor’s property right to his invention. This right is issued by the Patent and Trademark Office and it lasts for 20 years from the date on which the application was filed. However, you must be aware that US Patents are valid only in US and if you want to patent your invention elsewhere then you have to file for Patent in separate countries. Generally, a Patent gives you the right to exclude others from making, using or selling your invention without your permission. At the Armstrong Firm, our attorneys are well equipped to help you in patenting your invention and you can be sure to get the best advice from us.
What is Copyright?
A copyright on the other hand is a form of protection that is granted to the authors of “original works of authorship” including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works, both published and unpublished. A copyright gives you the exclusive right to reproduce your literary work or even prepare derivative works out of it. The Copyright protects the form of expression but not the idea. You must consult one of our expert attorneys to help you register your Copyright with the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress. Once you get your work Copyrighted, it prevents others from using your content without your authorization. At the Armstrong Firm, our attorneys are well equipped to help you in copyrighting your literary works and you can be sure to get the best advice from us.
What, precisely, is viewed as Copyright Infringement?
Once you get your work copyrighted, you have the legal right to make copies of your work or make derivative copies out of it and sell or rent your content as and whenever you want. However, if anyone tries to use your copyrighted work without your permission then it results in a breach of copyright law. If there’s any instance of infringement of your Copyright, you should immediately call one of the attorneys at the Armstrong Firm to help you with securing your rights by reviewing your case and giving you strong advice. If you ever are convinced your legal rights were infringed upon, you must immediately consult one of our copyright attorneys so that exact discovery of examples of your copyrighted material is discovered in time.
What Is Patent Infringement?
The objective of filing a patent is generally to assert control of one’s creation or procedure so that you can manage its usage. You must consult a Patent attorney to take up your case immediately because patent violation cases might take years to reach a decision. In such case, the guidance of a qualified Armstrong Firm attorney is very important for your claim. Our attorneys will surely devote maximum time to your case and bring out the best possible results in favor of you.
Patent infringement implies the unauthorized making, using, offering to sell, selling, or importing of patented inventions. At the Armstrong Firm, our attorneys would pursue your case to identify how others are dishonestly using your invention or process without having your consent. Filing a patent suit isn’t always easy and involves complex procedures which can only be understood by qualified attorneys. For all these reasons it is best to seek the assistance of a qualified Armstrong Firm attorney who will pursue your case diligently and assist you with all our resources.
Bring Your Patent and Copyright Infringement Concerns to Us
When you come up with an original process or product, you can protect your marketable idea by filing a federal patent. That entitles you to exclusive rights to make, manufacture or use this product or innovation for a specific period of time. If you create an original work such as a trademark or logo, you have the right to file a copyright to enjoy exclusive use. If someone has infringed or violated your rights to exclusive use, there are steps you can take to stop unauthorized use. The attorneys at the Tom Rhodes Law Firm recommend you retain an intellectual property attorney with significant experience in negotiation and litigation. Intellectual law by its very nature is quite complex, and demands a law firm with extensive resources and knowledge to successfully pursue a claim. If you believe that you have a valid copyright or patent infringement claim, contact us in our San Antonio law offices. We practice in the state of Texas and accept federal intellectual property cases nationwide.
Working with Us
Defending your claim against patent or copyright infringement is complicated, demanding counsel skilled in patent and intellectual property law and technologically savvy. When needed, our attorneys can call in product experts to provide scientific or detailed testimony, and bring in trusted outside patent attorneys to provide additional team support in complicated cases. Our attorneys are considered the best in the field as they have been practicing law for years and have in-depth knowledge about Patent and Copyright laws.
Pursuing a Claim
When you schedule an initial consultation, we look at the nature of your claim, including the alleged infringer and their actions. If The Armstrong Firm accepts your case, we will recommend the next steps and work with you to build a strong case. If a successful lawsuit is filed in federal court, two outcomes are possible: The court may issue an injunction, an order to make the infringer stop what they are doing, or work with the parties involved to set up royalty payments.
In order to level the playing field and make our services accessible to more clients, our attorneys often work on contingency. You pay no attorney fees when we take your case, and agree to pay us a percentage of the settlement, if we win. Contact us for a free initial consultation with an experienced patent litigation lawyer.