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 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|

How Do I Stop AI From Stealing My Content?

The launch of ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms surprised many people who did not expect the software to be so well-informed. It was only later that the general population learned that AI had been trained on billions of documents that are available online. These include blogs, newspapers, and other forms of content that are protected by copyright laws. The process is automated and far-reaching. You may be wondering, “How do I stop AI from stealing my content?” What Is Content Theft? Content theft is unlawful. Anyone who engages in content theft could be liable for damages and legal costs. [...]

2025-03-06T12:54:51+00:00April 13th, 2024|

Is It Illegal to Sell AI Generated Content?

Ever since the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) as a competitive content creator, many people have asked questions in an attempt to understand its place in the field of content creation. Establishing copyright is all but impossible, so another question asked by many is whether it is illegal to sell AI-generated content. Intellectual property and trademark lawyers are in the process of trying to find out. Copyright Law In August of 2023, a U.S. court upheld a decision by the U.S. Copyright Office in which they declared that AI bots cannot obtain copyright protection for any piece of art created [...]

2025-03-06T12:13:15+00:00March 13th, 2024|

Who Owns the Rights to AI Generated Content?

The emergence of AI as a legitimate art creator has the potential to threaten the livelihoods of artists around the world in different mediums, such as painters, musicians, and screenwriters. If you’re interested in creating AI content or if your field has been affected by the emergence of AI, you’re likely concerned about the legal questions it poses. Who owns the rights to AI-generated content is not an easy question to answer, but intellectual property lawyers and copyright officers can provide guidance on the matter. What Is AI, and What Content Is It Generating? AI is an abbreviated term for [...]

2025-03-06T12:21:58+00:00March 13th, 2024|

Crypto Intellectual Property & Blockchain Patents – Everything You Need to Know

In a world where things can change rapidly and drastically, it can be difficult to keep up. When it comes to intellectual property, nothing is more important than understanding how to protect what is yours. It may be easier than you think to obtain legal protection over your property. With the help of a California patent attorney, you can get started on safeguarding your intellectual property today. What Are Cryptocurrencies? Cryptocurrency is essentially another word for digital currency, meaning alternative forms of payment. These currencies operate on decentralized networks, so they do not have any centralized authority or backing. Because [...]

2025-03-06T13:03:56+00:00February 14th, 2024|

Protecting Your Tech Invention with The Help of a Patent Attorney

You have a brilliant idea, maybe one you have been contemplating for years, and it is finally time to get it out there into the world. You have worked long and hard on perfecting the details, working out the kinks, and ensuring that it is of the highest quality. It would be devastating for all of your hard work to suddenly become worthless because someone else caught wind of your idea and took it as their own. With a California patent attorney, you can make sure that your idea remains yours. What Is a Patent? Patents, which are issued by [...]

2025-03-06T13:02:11+00:00February 13th, 2024|
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