Experienced California Intellectual Property Law Attorneys
The lawyers of the StoneCrest Law Firm have experience in assisting companies, small businesses and individual inventors with intellectual property issues including licensing, trademarks, copyrights and intellectual property contracts.
Intellectual Property – An Overview
Generally speaking intellectual property law regulates the reproduction of creative and original works. When a work qualifies for intellectual property law protection, its author or creator has the right to exclude others from copying, distributing or otherwise using the work for economic benefit. Generally, intellectual property can be transferred, regulated and protected like other forms of property. The four primary areas of intellectual property are:
- Copyright: protects an original work of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression, such as a book, computer program, graphic artwork or motion picture
- Patent: protects a novel, useful and non-obvious invention, process or design
- Trade secret: protects confidential business information, including a computer programming code or other business formula, that gives its owner an advantage over other businesses
- Trademark: protects a word, symbol, name or other designation of a product or service
Most people deal with intellectual property every day of their lives. The term “intellectual property” covers the content of the morning paper (copyright), the logo and styling of a cereal box (trademark), and the car radio’s scanning function (patent). There are four basic categories of intellectual property: patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. While there can be overlap, each category affords different protections and is used with different types of material. Please read on to find out more about these areas.
Intellectual property has spurred business development while simultaneously creating a potential minefield of legal battles and entanglements. The process of identifying, protecting, defending and enforcing intellectual property rights requires a multidisciplinary approach, and StoneCrest Law Firm has the broad-based experience needed to deliver results.
Our experienced California intellectual property law attorneys have represented entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, middle-market companies, start-ups and some of the FORTUNE 500. Our approach is aggressive and efficient, and we keep a keen focus on helping clients achieve their goals.
We are experienced California Intellectual Property Law attorneys. We have helped many individuals and companies with their intellectual property issues including licensing, trademarks, copyrights and intellectual property contracts. Our California intellectual property law attorneys can help you protect your most important assets and give you the great legal advice and strategy needed to get you the results you want. Contact us today to schedule your complimentary attorney consultation by clicking HERE or by calling 916-999-1376. We look forward to helping you with all of your California intellectual property law needs.
