intellectual property
Copyright Law
Introduction Copyright law protects original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. The Copyright Act of 1976, codified at 17 USC §§ 101-1401, provides the statutory framework …
Patent Law
Introduction Patent law grants inventors the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, or importing their inventions for a limited period. The Patent Act, codified at 35 USC §§ 1-390, …
Trade Secrets
Introduction Trade secret law protects confidential business information that provides a competitive advantage. Unlike patents, copyrights, and trademarks —which are based on federal statutes —trade …
Trademark Law
Introduction Trademark law protects brands, logos, and other source-identifying symbols used in commerce. The Lanham Act (15 USC §§ 1051-1141) provides the federal statutory framework for trademark …
United States Intellectual Property Law
Overview of US Intellectual Property Law The United States maintains one of the most sophisticated and influential intellectual property regimes globally, rooted in the Intellectual Property Clause of …