Mark Terry

Miami patent attorney and trademark attorney offering daily tweets about updates in patent and trademark law

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When Apple Patents a Patent

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A patent can be used to prevent others from using your invention as their own and also allows you to create your license or product.

Let us help you secure this property so you have peace of mind knowing that no one else can profit from your idea.

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#ProTip: Before you spend time or money on your invention or idea, make sure it hasn't already been created. Internet searches are a great place to start, but the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's website is a great place to go right after!

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#DidYouKnow: Statutory damages for each infringement can be between $750.00 to $30,000.00 per work and up to $150,000.00 if the infringement was willful.

Make sure you're covered, register your copyright today.

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Did you know that Nikola Tesla was one of the first inventors to patent a drone? US Patent 613809 (year 1898) describes being able to control a ship remotely. Tesla was way ahead of his time.

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COMMON MISCONCEPTION: A "poor man's patent" including describing an invention in a document, inserting the document in an envelope, and then mailing it to yourself. Don't do it - its not real.

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#SuccessStory: Steven with Reely Hooked Fish Company Inc. (“Reely Hooked”) is another success story.

Derek Fahey, one of the attorneys at The Plus IP Firm, provided Steven and Reely Hooked with an opinion as to if they could protect their brand.

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#LegalAdvice: Businesses should be careful when selecting which type of application to file. Only use the "used in commerce" type of trademark application if you have actually sold goods or services using the trademark.

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Q: Do I have to be using a trademark in order to begin the registration process?

In order to begin the registration process, a person or business only has to have a bona fide intent to use a mark.

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#FunFact: Apple embarked on a serious of trademark lawsuits against Amazon and other companies over the term "App Store", only to have them rejected.

Apparently they thought app was short for apple! 😆

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#SuccessStory: The McLean Corp Sling is considered one of the most versatile built rapid retention slings. Without a proper patent, McLean Corp would run into many problems. In the end, the Plus IP Firm provided a patent for the McLean Corp sling.

What can we do for you?

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Does your concept, idea, or invention need protection?

Intellectual property law firms like to tout their ability to understand your technology or "get up to speed."

Good news, we are already up to speed. Click the link to learn more: https://t.co/g2dQKpPiSS

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It's time to look at a REAL #Trademark!

#DidYouKnow: There are different types of trademarks? Here are five classic examples:

👉 Name.
👉 Symbol.
👉 Catchphrases.
👉 Figures or mascots.
👉 Lyrics.

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#LegalAdvice: You are going to want to come to any meeting with a patent attorney prepared with information relating to your invention.

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Let's talk about weird trademarks: In addition to your pictures and personal information, Facebook owns the word "face."

Don't worry, it only applies to telecommunication services so companies like The Northface are safe. 😃👍

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Check out this REAL patent certificate!

#Throwback: The first Patent Act of the U.S. Congress was passed on April 10, 1790, titled "An Act to promote the progress of useful Arts."

If are interested in securing the rights to your idea, contact us today.

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#SuccessStory: Crunchi is a revolutionary line of cosmetics that are redefining beauty.

One of the attorneys at The Plus IP firm, helped Crunchi register their trademarks after facing several legal obstacles during the trademark registration process.

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Take a look at this #Trademark.

#DidYouKnow: Trademarks are an effective communication tool.

Trademarks can convey intellectual and emotional attributes and messages about you, your company, and your company's reputation, products, and services.

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The U.S. Copyright Act protects all scientific and artistic works, whether they are published or unpublished, and grants the author of the piece the exclusive rights to the work.

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