In the realm of business and innovation, intellectual property stands as one of the cornerstones of value creation. From inventions to brands, from software to artistic works, IP embodies the essence of many companies' competitive edge. But having IP is one thing;...
Licensing your intellectual property is a great way to take advantage of your rights and make money off your creation. However, these agreements are not always beneficial. Issues can come up with the licensing process that could end up causing you trouble with your IP...
Intellectual property is any type of creative work. Many types of IP have immediate protection for the person who created it or there is a legal process for securing the rights to the property. The ownership rights of the IP allow them to freely use, distribute and...
As you expand your business, there may come a time when you want to use property that is patented, copyrighted or has a trademark. If so, you will need to obtain a licensing agreement with the owner of the intellectual property so you can lawfully use it in your own...
Over the past few years, the idea of free intellectual property licensing or waiving IP rights for goodwill has become a hot topic. This can be for any type of IP license or right, but it is usually for life-saving or medical products. What is the argument? The...
A business’s intellectual property, like its copyrights, trademarks and patents are often some of its most valuable assets. However, sometimes, monetizing those California assets outside of their direct business can prove lucrative by licensing those intellectual...
Successful California business owners know that one major way to maximize profits and increase revenue is to license intellectual property. You have likely spent quite a bit of time, money and effort into creating your products, securing copyrights, trademarks or...
For any company, mergers & acquisitions represent a significant investment of time and capital. The decisions made can have a profound impact on the health of the company, so they must be well-informed decisions. But one area that is frequently overlooked during...
Intellectual property can be extraordinarily valuable, but only to those who know how to utilize it. Although a strong intellectual property portfolio can build your brand awareness and drive profits in that regard, so, too, can selling your IP. But the most effective...
As a business owner in California, you want your business to be as successful as possible. One way to do that is to continuously expand and grow through the creation of new and innovative products. As your exciting products hit the marketplace, you will likely need to...