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 [...]

Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind such as inventions, artistic works, literary works, names, symbols, images, and designs used in commerce. Just as important as protecting intellectual property rights is defending them. If individuals and businesses fail to protect their intellectual property, the system ceases to function. All the benefits and protections that these laws safeguard will disappear. This adds further complications for businesses and individuals to deal with. Potential Consequences of Failing to Defend IP Fair market competition, innovation, economics, and historical culture can suffer negative repercussions when individuals and businesses neglect to protect their intellectual property [...]

In the United States, we value intellectual property (IP) and uphold the individual’s right to own their own ideas, products, technologies, and concepts. IP is an important part of our culture, both historically and currently. Thus, there are complex federal and state laws in place to protect IP. Breaking these laws comes with consequences. It is important for any business or individual that generates unique and/or creative ideas, products, or any other form of work to understand the reasons we have these laws, what they protect, and what happens if you break them in Newport Beach. Why Is Protecting IP [...]

A situation in which a person or business’ intellectual property is used without their permission is known as intellectual property infringement. The law protects various ideas that are unique and original. This can include the logos, words, or symbols a company uses; lyrics, a pattern of notes, or a specific beat in a song; as well as the design, usage, and development of a product. These types of intellectual property, among other examples, are “owned” by the person who originally developed the idea as long as they have put the right protections in place. When an individual or business infringes [...]

Whether you realized it or not, your ideas and thoughts have value. Known as intellectual property, ideas developed in a person’s mind, imagination, ingenuity, creativity, or experimentation can be protected by the law. When the concepts you design in your mind are legally protected by law, you own all rights to those ideas. These ideas can survey a range of subjects in the world, such as science, literature, inventions, business practice, or trade secrets. While it may seem strange to seek legal protection for your thoughts, you may have developed a tool that will help improve the economy or well-being [...]

Intellectual property is an incredibly valuable asset. Unfortunately, it is often misappropriated because it is a “creation of the mind.” This makes it easier for people to try and take an idea and say it was their own. Because intellectual property plays such a vital role in the operation of many businesses, especially here in California, there are state and federal laws that provide protections and specify how intellectual property can be properly used. Here’s everything you might need to know about intellectual property misappropriation and what you may be able to do about it in California. What Is Intellectual [...]