About Nicholas D. Myers

Nicholas Myers’ practice focuses on intellectual property, business litigation, and corporate formation and governance. He has represented clients in trademark, copyright, breach of contract, unfair competition, Internet, gaming, and sports and entertainment matters, and has also advised clients on corporate structuring and asset protection issues.

What Is the Mission Statement of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office?

If you are seeking to create something revolutionary or protect your brand as a small business owner, you are going to want to enlist the help of a trademark, copyright, or patent attorney. The most effective way you can reinforce your brand is to get a registered trademark. To get that trademark, you are going to have cto apply to the right people. You may wonder what the mission statement of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is. With the help of a patent and trademark lawyer and the USPTO, you can protect your intellectual property, which makes your brand [...]

2025-03-24T08:31:56+00:00March 25th, 2025|

California Intellectual Property Law

It’s important for California's creators, businesses, and entrepreneurs to understand California intellectual property law if they want to protect their hard work and original creations from use by others. An intangible asset is an intellectual property, otherwise referred to as “IP.” This could be an invention, piece of creative work, or brand symbol. All of these items are protected under California’s intellectual property law. The Different Types of Intellectual Property There are four main categories of intellectual property in California. These include copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Each of these items plays a distinct role in creative and business [...]

2025-03-06T13:01:47+00:00October 8th, 2024|

Does California Have Copyright Laws?

Many different creators, businesses, and consumers often ask the question, “Does California have copyright laws?” It's an important question to continue to ask in 2024 for anyone who is creating or using intellectual property. The nuances of this law can help protect these individuals’ unique works of art while also keeping them out of trouble with copyright law at both the state and federal levels. Understanding Federal Copyright Law The United States government oversees federal copyright law, which is specifically noted in Title 17 of the U.S. Code. It grants different creators, like authors and artists, exclusive rights over any [...]

2025-03-06T12:50:35+00:00October 6th, 2024|

Can You Patent a Trademark?

After working hard to establish a business, the last thing you need is for another entity to copy or weaken your brand name, tagline, or logo. These things are considered your intellectual property and deserve legal protection. However, it goes without saying that differentiating between the types of intellectual property can be confusing and complicated, and you might find yourself wondering if you can patent a trademark. In the state of California and the nation as a whole, there is a stark difference between a trademark and a patent. This difference can be complex, which is why it is crucial, [...]

2025-03-06T13:01:43+00:00July 14th, 2024|

Can You Have a Trademark and Patent at the Same Time?

As a business owner and operator, it is natural that you would seek as many ways as possible to protect your intellectual property. Intellectual property covers things such as copyright, trademarks, and patents. Each of these offers different forms of protection, and you may be wondering if you can have a trademark and patent at the same time. To answer this, you must first understand what each protection entails before moving forward. Both of these protections can be complex and confusing for those starting or operating a business. Fortunately, an Orange County patent and trademark attorney who has a full [...]

2025-03-06T13:02:01+00:00July 13th, 2024|

What Happens If You Steal a Trade Secret?

Trade secrets are indispensable to most companies, particularly those who deal in products with unique designs, usages, or flavors. They are the backbone of entire industries that are dependent on them for economic and financial success. However, trade secrets often are violated and misappropriated, sometimes due to personal vendettas or an attempt to capitalize on a company's potential collapse. You may be wondering: What happens if you steal a trade secret? What Are Trade Secrets? A trade secret is a formula, design, or business information unique to one company that uses it to develop products in a confidential way. Not [...]

2025-03-06T12:49:33+00:00June 14th, 2024|

What Is an Example of a Trade Secret Violation?

Some companies maintain a successful business by dealing in trade secrets and having certain recipes, formulas, and processes under serious lock and key. If these trade secrets are stolen and revealed to the public, the resulting fallout could seriously damage the company whose secrets are now public knowledge. There have been multiple trade secret violations across the world and throughout modern history. You may be asking: What is an example of a trade secret violation? An Example of a Trade Secret Violation Trade secrets are frequently in danger of being revealed by disgruntled employees, potential blackmailers, or just opportunistic people [...]

2025-03-06T12:50:22+00:00June 13th, 2024|

How Does Patent Law Work?

If you have an idea that you are considering patenting, you should engage the help of an Orange County patent lawyer. An experienced lawyer can help walk you through the steps to file a patent and can help answer the question, “How does patent law work?” Different countries have different patent laws with unique requirements, but it is important to understand how US patent law works and how it is litigated. What Is a Patent? A patent is an exclusive right granted to an individual for a unique invention that they have created. The invention usually will serve as a [...]

2025-03-06T13:02:28+00:00May 14th, 2024|

What Are the Three Basic Requirements for a Patent?

What are the three basic requirements for a patent? This can be an important question to ask when trying to secure a patent for your idea or concept. An Orange County patent lawyer could be a great resource to use if you find yourself in this situation. An experienced attorney can provide answers and legal advice needed during the patent process. Requirements for Filing a Patent When submitting a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office, there are some key requirements that are important to be aware of. The requirements can include: Novelty. The invention or an element [...]

2025-03-06T13:03:09+00:00May 13th, 2024|

How to Use AI Without Plagiarizing?

ChatGPT and other AI platforms are creating opportunities for content creators and everyday folks who rely on AI to generate ideas and even write content. However, universities, publishing companies, and businesses still consider AI-generated essays and articles plagiarism. For many, the same plagiarism rules apply, whether the writing was done by someone other than the author or an AI program like ChatGPT. A common question filling Google search boxes is, “How do I use AI without plagiarizing?” Is All AI-Generated Text Plagiarized? While ChatGPT and other AI-based platforms offer potent tools that aid in content creation or even generate entire [...]

2025-03-06T12:24:13+00:00April 14th, 2024|
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