Trade Secret Basics FAQ

What is a trade secret? Intellectual property includes trade secrets. A trade secret, according to U.S. state laws, can be any formula, pattern, physical device, idea, technique, or compilation of information that: Provides the owner of the information with a competitive advantage in the marketplace, and Is treated in a way that can reasonably be… Continue reading Trade Secret Basics FAQ

Rule 34 of the Regulations under the PCT

The PCT minimum documentation is the set of documents that any Office or organization must have on hand in order to be appointed as an International Searching Authority (ISA) and that any ISA must consult when conducting an international search, as defined by PCT Rule 34. It includes both patent and non-patent literature (PCT Article… Continue reading Rule 34 of the Regulations under the PCT

Difference Between Copyright, Patent & Trademark?

While every company understands the need of protecting its intellectual property, it’s easy to become confused about what sort of intellectual property safeguards. Even prominent publications frequently get it incorrect, reporting that a corporation owns a patent on a word r copyright to a technique or procedure. Here’s a quick guide on distinguishing between copyright,… Continue reading Difference Between Copyright, Patent & Trademark?