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Small Business IP Protection and Management
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Donald R. Fraser 1927-2010 - It is with a sense of deep sadness that we must report that our partner, mentor, colleague and friend, Donald R. Fraser, passed away on December 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida after a brief illness. He was 83 years...

First Regional Patent Office to be Located in Detroit, Michigan - For more information, please click here.

Updated KSR Examination Guidelines - The USPTO has issued updated examination guidelines on the law of "obviousness". For details, see the press release here.

Protecting an Idea - A recent article at CFO.com discusses the importance of protecting intellectual property. Yours truly was interviewed for the article. The article focuses on the increased emphasis placed on protecting IP assets during tough economic times.

March Madness Trademark? - It is that time again. Each year we see a large number of hits for people asking "Is MARCH MADNESS considered a trademark? The short answer is yes, as decided by the United States District Court for the Northern District...

New USPTO Beta Web Site - The USPTO has revealed a new streamlined web site. For a look at the beta vesion of the USPTO web site click here.

How do I get a patent? - One of the most asked questions we hear is "How do I get a patent?". Although we have posted this before, below is an overview of the important steps in beginning the patent process. The first step: One of the...

IP Audit Information - Here is an article of interest on IP Audits.

Small Business IP Protection Web Site - USPTO - The U.S. Government maintains a web site aimed at helping businesses protect intellectual property from overseas piracy and counterfeiting. The Department of Commerce’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) maintains the site – StopFakes.gov/smallbusiness -- dedicated to small businesses...

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) - IP Assistance - WIPO has published several guides to assist small and medium-sixed enterprises with intellectual property matters. A patent guide is available called "Inventing the Future: An Introduction to Patents for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises" which details how patents can be used...