When you create or invent a product, seeking a patent to protect your exclusive rights to that product is an important step in the process. The Hecker Group has assisted clients in obtaining patents and related intellectual property legal protections since 1988.
What is a patent?
A patent is a granted property right to the inventor, issued by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Generally, the duration of a new patent is 20 years from the date on which the patent application was filed. U.S. patent grants are effective only within the United States, U.S. territories, and U.S. possessions. Under certain circumstances, patents may be extended and/or adjusted.
By obtaining a patent grant, you are granted the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling your invention in the United States or importing the invention into the United States. Once granted a patent, it is your responsibility to enforce it without the help of the USPTO.
Patents are considered property and patent rights may be licensed and sold. The types of patents available are:
Utility patents
Design patents
Plant patents
Los Angeles trademark
A Los Angeles trademark is a word, group of words, or logo that is used to brand a product(s) and distinguish it from other products on the market. By obtaining a trademark, you may exclude others from using similar marks so that consumers do not confuse your product with others.
Trademark protection is obtained on the state and federal level. A national company would logically obtain a federal trademark for interstate commercial products intended for national distribution—whereas a local company may opt to obtain a trademark within the state that their product is sold.
How we can help you
A firm experienced in trademark patents in Los Angeles can help you:
- Obtain U.S. and foreign patents, trademarks, and copyright registrations
- Enforce intellectual property rights through litigation, licensing, negotiation, and arbitration
- Provide legal advice relative to:
- Confidentiality agreements
- Government research funding
- License agreements
- Development agreements
- Joint ventures
- Due diligence strategies
- Technology transfer agreements
- Software protection
- Employment agreements
- Provide technical assistance on all aspects of intellectual property
Patents and trademarks are an important aspect of protecting your business and products. Contact The Hecker Law Group online or call 866-958-6594 today to discuss your trademark and patent needs.