John Bradshaw to Present on Inequitable Conduct Issues in Upcoming Online Seminar
On November 30, 2010, Woodard, Emhardt attorney John Bradshaw will be a featured speaker in a webinar entitled Summary of Pitfalls and Strategies to Avoid [...]
October 2010 Prosecution Lunch Trademark
Topics covered in this months trademark prosecution presentation includediscussions of a recent Federal Circuit case about contributory liability, aNinth Circuit case about the first sale [...]
Patent Office Releases Revised Strategic Plan
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has released a revised version of its 2010-2015 strategic plan. The revised plan lays out a number [...]
Could Your Business Benefit From a Federal Trademark Registration?
Trademarks are often the most valuable piece of a business’s intellectual property portfolio. For example, consider the marketing value of the marksCoca-Cola and the Nike [...]
Competing for market share is a tough proposition in todays business environment. A company needs a strong idea to provide a successful product or service, and of course the capital to back it up but in todays market, thats not enough. A business must also stand out, offering something different that no one else can provide. A companys unique difference might exist in the form of an invention, a business process, a product design, a catchy slogan, a written manual, a product name, or even a customer list.
These areas of distinction are called Intellectual Property often a businesss most valuable assets. At Woodard, Emhardt, Moriarty, McNett & Henry LLP,our attorneys specialize in identifying, protecting, and preserving these assets, a requirement for success in todays highly competitive marketplace.