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Poor Man’s Copyright

One of the few urban legends floating around in the world of intellectual property is that mailing yourself a copy of your song, book, or other original creation will act as informal copyright or patent. This technique is sometimes called a poor man’s copyright. It seems logical enough right? You write a song, mail it… See the Full Article

Category: Copyright

Patents, A Drawn Out Process

These drawings need to be incredibly scientific, so finger paintings and napkin sketches won’t cut it. To get the drawing you have two options: do it yourself or pay a drafter. Paying a professional drafter will get the job done faster and will typically ensure it’s done right. However, this speed and peace of mind… See the Full Article

Category: Patents

5 Big IP Mistakes Start-Ups Make

The light bulb is shining and your brilliant idea is slowly, but finally, becoming a reality. During this phase of the company so much is happening so quickly. Odds are you haven’t taken the time to properly educate yourself on the ins and outs of intellectual property laws. This is both common and dangerous. Not… See the Full Article

Category: Patents , Trademark Protection

The Battle of Patents vs. Open Source

One of the biggest and trendiest buzzwords flying around today is the term “open source movement.” This idea is especially popular within the tech industry and software development. It all started as a simple idea back in 1998 in the digital mecca that is Palo Alto, California. From there it grew and evolved into a… See the Full Article

Category: Patents

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"Mr. Goltry took a provisional patent that we'd filed ourselves, and quickly and professionally turned our innovation into U.S. and foreign applications. His [patent claims] were a thing of beauty, and I was amazed by how deftly he countered the inevitable office actions. His language held up, and the U.S. Patent just issued. He was easy and efficient to work with, and his fees were remarkably reasonable. We're not planning to go anywhere else, ever."

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"I applied for a patent through Parsons & Goltry. After being on the docket for 2 years at the USPTO, I received notification that my patent request had been denied. Michael Goltry contacted me immediately to review my options. After I informed him of my decision to move forward, he filed a response to the USPTO. In his response he got the examiner to fully understand the claims in the patent application and the "denied" decision was reversed. I was able to secure and receive a "patent granted" decision. Thank you, Michael Goltry."

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