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Fundamentals of
Intellectual Property Law
(NBI)
David M. Lilenfeld
December 20, 2007
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Agenda
IP OVERVIEW: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
15 minute break
TRADEMARKS: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
IP Overview
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IP Overview: Key Take Away
You will be able to distinguish between:
copyrights
patents
trademarks
trade secrets
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IP Symbols
Pat. Pen.
©
© 2007 David M. Lilenfeld
Pat. 6,546,778
TM
SM ®
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Misconceptions
“My company needs to patent the source code
our developers wrote.”
“I’ve got a new kind of fishing pole I want to
copyright.”
“I’ve got an idea for a movie I want to
trademark.”
“I want to patent a trademark.”
IP Overview
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Types of Intellectual Property
Copyrights
Patents
Trademarks
Trade Secrets
IP Overview
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Copyrights Defined
Protects original works of authorship.
The creative or artistic expression of an
idea.
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Types of Copyrights
Literary works
Performing arts
Visual arts
Audiovisual works
Sound recordings
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Literary Works: Fiction
IP Overview
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Literary Works: Non-fiction
IP Overview
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Literary Works: Poems
IP Overview
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Literary Works: Directories
IP Overview
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Literary Works: Advertising Copy
IP Overview
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Literary Works: Source Code
IP Overview
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Literary Work: Object Code
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Performing Arts: Musicals
IP Overview
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Performing Arts: Dramatic Works
IP Overview
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Performing Arts: Choreography
IP Overview
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Performing Arts: Movies
IP Overview
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Visual Arts: Sculptures
IP Overview
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Visual Arts: Globes and Maps
IP Overview
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Visual Arts: User Interfaces
IP Overview
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Visual Arts: Architectural Works
IP Overview
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Sound Recordings
The actual recording of music and other sounds.
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Types of Intellectual Property
Copyrights
Patents
Trademarks
Trade Secrets
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Types of Patents
Utility
Design
Plant
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Utility Patent
For useful processes, machines, articles of
manufacture and compositions of matter.
Most common type of patents.
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Design Patent
For new, original and
ornamental designs for
articles of manufacture.
Examples:
the design of sunglasses
a bicycle helmet
the Power Ranger figures
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Plant Patent
Used for the invention and asexual
reproduction of any distinct and new
variety of plant.
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Types of Intellectual Property
Copyrights
Patents
Trademarks
Trade Secrets
IP Overview
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Trademarks Defined
A distinctive sign or indicator to uniquely
identify and distinguish the source of its
products to consumers.
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Service Mark Defined
A distinctive sign or indicator to uniquely
identity and distinguish the source of its
services to consumers
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Types of Intellectual Property
Copyrights
Patents
Trademarks
Trade Secrets
IP Overview
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Trade Secrets
Information which is purposefully kept from
the public domain.
IP Overview
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Trade Secrets
What is Merchandise 7X?
The "secret ingredient" in Coca Cola. Kept
secret since 1886.
IP Overview
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Trade Secrets
Reverse Engineering
Industrial Espionage
Legal
Illegal
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Trade Secrets Statutes
1. Uniform Trade Secrets Act
40 states (including Georgia)
2. Economic Espionage Act of 1996
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What Have We
Learned So Far?
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IP Overview: Key Take Away
You will be able to distinguish between:
copyrights
patents
trademarks
trade secrets
IP Overview
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Client: Inventor
Example Type of Protection
New type of light for a
fishing rod
The name for a the new
light for fishing rod
The instructional manual
for the new light
IP Overview
Patents
Trademark
Copyright
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Client: Software Company
“My company has spent $8M developing a new software product. We think our largest competitor is about a year behind us. David, what do we need to do to protect ourselves?”
Example Type of Protection
Project
Source/Object Code
User Interface
Functionality
Name
Domain Name
Trade Secret
Copyright (literary work)
Copyright (audiovisual work)
Utility patent
Trademark (intent to use)
Trademark
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Example: Diet Program “My company has developed a new diet program. We have a
diet book, a box of recipes and a cooking DVD. All of these have our name and new logo. David, what should we do?”
Example Type of Protection
Diet Program Itself
Diet Book
Recipes
Recipes
Cooking DVD
Name & Logo
Patent (doubtful)
Copyright (literary work)
Copyright (literary work (doubtful))
Patent (very doubtful)
Copyright (audiovisual work)
Trademarks
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Questions
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15 minute break
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Agenda
IP OVERVIEW: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
TRADEMARKS: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Trademarks
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Trademarks: Key Takeaways
After this hour you will know:
1. How trademark rights are acquired.
2. The importance of trademark registrations.
Trademarks
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This Morning’s MOST Important Slide
USE - the act or practice of employing a name.
“Trademark ownership accrues with use.” (Bauer Lamp
Co. v. Shaffer, 941 F.2d 1165, 1171 (11th Cir.1991)).”
How are trademark rights are acquired?
Trademarks
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Example: Opposing Counsel’s Letter (Part 1 of 2)
“Last May, my client retained me to
incorporate a new business, which he named
‘South Georgia Software Solutions, LLC.’
We filed the Articles of Organization . .
. without issue. If the name was not
available, the Secretary of State would
not have allowed my client to incorporate
under that name. Also, if your client has
been using ‘South Georgia Software
Solutions, Inc.” for three years, it
should have been registered.”
Trademarks
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“We hope this resolves your
clients concerns. Please let
me know if you have any
questions.”
Example: Opposing Counsel’s Letter (Part 2 of 2)
Trademarks
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My Response - (Part 1 of 3)
“Georgia law ‘protects trade names by
statute and by common law.’ (See
Diedrich v. Miller & Meier Assoc.,
Architects and Planners, Inc., 254 Ga.
734, 736, 334 S.E.2d 308, 310-11 (1985)).
Ms. Doe’s exclusive right to the name
‘South Georgia Software Solutions’ for
software development services is based
on common law.”
Trademarks
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My Response – (Part 2 of 3)
“In addition to claims under Georgia law,
Ms. Doe can bring claims under federal
law. The Lanham Act protects
unregistered, common-law trademarks
from infringement by unauthorized users
where unauthorized use would likely
confuse consuming public as to source or
sponsorship of goods or services. (15
U.S.C.A. § 1125(a)).”
Trademarks
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My Response – (Part 3 of 3)
“My client was using the name ‘South
Georgia Software Solutions’ in connection
with software development services in
southern Georgia long before your client.
This gives my client the exclusive right to
the name in connection with software
development services.”
Trademarks
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Trademark Registrations
Federal registration
1(a) – in use
1(b) – intent to use
State registration
Georgia Secretary of State
Trademarks
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Reason #1 to File Federal Registration
National constructive notice of the owner’s
rights.
Trademarks
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Reason #2 to File Federal Registration
Evidence of ownership of the trademark.
Trademarks
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Reason #3 to File Federal Registration
Jurisdiction of federal courts may be
invoked.
Trademarks
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Reason #4 to File Federal Registration
Registration in the United States can be
used as a basis for obtaining registration
in foreign countries.
Trademarks
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Reason #5 to File Federal Registration
After six years the registration may be
eligible for “incontestable” status.
Trademarks
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Reason #6 to File Federal Registration
Allows the owner to use the “®” symbol
which deters infringement.
Trademarks
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THAT’S HOT
Trademarks
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Trademarks
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J & J v. Red Cross
Trademarks
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Trademarks
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Evil Knievel
Trademarks
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Evil Kanyevil
Trademarks
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Trademarks
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Questions
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Appendix
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USPTO – Fiscal Year 2007
Reviewed 362,227 patent applications*
Reviewed 323,527 trademark applications*
Employs 5,477 patent examiners*
Employs 3,032 trademark examiners*
*Source USPTO Performance and Accountability Report Fiscal Year 2007, Released
November 28, 2007
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USPTO - Patents
Avg. Before First Office Action: 25 months
Avg. Total Pendency: 31.9 months
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USPTO – Trademarks
Avg. Before First Office Action: 2.9 months
Avg. Total Pendency: 15.1 months