You’ve worked hard to create your intellectual property (IP) — your invention, brand, service mark, or work of art.
Unfortunately, there are those who will fail to respect your efforts and your legal rights in that intellectual property.
When your intellectual property rights are in dispute or being infringed upon, you can talk to an experienced New Jersey intellectual property attorney at Weiner Law Group LLP.
We make it our business to come to the aid of New Jersey’s private citizens and businesses whenever they need help defending their IP rights.
Our team of attorneys cares about providing you with the tenacious representation you’ll require to preserve what you’ve worked so hard to build.
So, precisely what is intellectual property, and how do you find the right attorney for your case?
Keep reading to learn more about New Jersey intellectual property law and see what Weiner Law Group LLP can do to help you protect your IP rights and interests moving forward.
If you have questions, please contact us today.
Intellectual Property Law: An Overview
Searching for an attorney to represent you in intellectual property-related matters is a significant first step.
Nevertheless, before entrusting your IP rights to legal counsel, it’s important to understand what intellectual property is, and what rights you may have. Here are a few things you should know.
First Things First: What Is Intellectual Property?
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defines intellectual property (IP) as “creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.”
As with other types of property, individuals and businesses can obtain rights in their intellectual property.
However, intellectual property differs from other property types in that IP generally protects intangible property interests, instead of physical, tangible property.
Types of Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property is an umbrella term that describes a broad range of property rights and interests. However, IP is generally divided into several categories, each providing distinct rights to the owner.
Below is an overview of three of the most common types of intellectual property and what they protect:
- Patents—protect new, unique, and useful inventions, designs, and mechanical processes, granting inventors exclusive rights to prevent others from using, making, or selling them for a limited period;
- Copyrights—protect original creative works that exist in a tangible medium, such as movies, books, music, paintings, and code; and
- Trademarks—protect words, phrases, and designs that identify and distinguish goods or services in the marketplace.
While these categories of IP are related and intertwined, they are nevertheless distinct in what they protect. Thus, when protecting your intellectual property, you must recognize what type(s) of IP rights apply. Doing so is critical in obtaining, maintaining, and enforcing the appropriate legal protections for your creations.
Enforcing Your Intellectual Property Rights
Whether you’ve executed a creative artistic work, invented a new industrial process, or designed a service mark that represents your brand, you’re entitled to decide how it’s disposed of and used.
When other parties attempt to leverage it for profit without your consent, you lose out, and their actions may even compromise your future business plans. Thus, recognizing and enforcing your IP rights is critical to your success moving forward.
When it comes to protecting your intellectual property, it’s vital that you understand:
- When to file for patent, trademark or copyright protection;
- What kinds of agreements you need to transfer IP without compromising your rights; and
- How to respond to intellectual property infringement.
It’s not always clear which IP actions you should take or how they might affect your rights. Fortunately, however, you don’t need to have a comprehensive understanding of IP law or make these decisions independently.
The intellectual property attorneys at Weiner Law Group LLP seek to remedy this all-too-common state of confusion. By educating you about the ramifications of different legal choices, we’re protecting your rights so that you can do great things with your work.
Do I Need a New Jersey Intellectual Property Lawyer to Protect My IP Rights?
A common question many creators, inventors, and business owners have is whether they have to hire an attorney to protect their intellectual property rights and interests. In short, New Jersey has no legal requirement to have legal representation in pursuing or protecting your IP rights.
Nevertheless, there’s no question that hiring a New Jersey intellectual property attorney can provide several advantages.
Benefits of Hiring an Intellectual Property Lawyer
If you’re still on the fence whether or not to hire an intellectual property lawyer, here are just a few examples of the many benefits of doing so:
- Legal expertise in a complex and specialized area of law;
- Assistance in properly identifying and categorizing your intellectual property, better ensuring that you apply for the appropriate type and scope of legal protection;
- Registration and filing assistance;
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of licensing, assignment, and other contracts related to your IP;
- Enforcement of your IP rights against infringement by third parties; and
- Litigation support in legal disputes related to your intellectual property rights and interests.
When you’re unsure where to begin or how to protect your valuable intellectual property rights, speak with an experienced legal professional to discuss your options and next steps.
IP Law Is a Tool. Shouldn’t You Learn to Use It?
Many of the challenges common to safeguarding intellectual property are avoidable. By structuring your filings and licensing agreements carefully, you may be able to strengthen the protections that you enjoy. You also stand to lessen the risk associated with using your IP for business purposes, and therefore increase its profitability.
Whether you want to obtain certain intellectual property rights or enforce them against potential infringers, Weiner Law Group LLP is here to help you protect what you’ve worked hard to build. Our New Jersey intellectual property attorneys can help you:
- Conduct searches and analyses to assess whether you have protectable works;
- Prepare and file applications to protect your various intellectual property;
- Manage your IP portfolio;
- Conduct due diligence reviews and audits of your various IP assets;
- Draft, review, and negotiate licensing agreements and other transactional contracts; and
- File and pursue lawsuits against infringers who attempt to profit off of your hard work.
Don’t let your hard work go to waste. Take action to protect your IP rights and interests today.
What Sets Weiner Law Group LLP Apart from the Rest
Selecting the best attorney for your case can feel like a daunting task. But at Weiner Law Group LLP, we are confident we have the background, experience, and dedication necessary to meet your IP needs and goals.
While there are many qualified intellectual property attorneys in New Jersey to choose from, here are some reasons why we think we’re the best ones for the job:
- We have been in business and providing top-notch legal services since 1988, giving us decades of experience helping clients with a wide range of legal matters;
- We excel in multiple fields beyond just IP law, allowing us to develop strategies to cover all of your legal needs that may arise;
- Our attorneys pride themselves on being more than just vendors of legal services—instead, we focus on building strong relationships and partnering with our clients to ensure they are well taken care of at every stage in the process; and
- We’ve represented a broad spectrum of clients, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, insurers to public entities, and real estate developers to individuals and families, so no matter who you are, you can feel confident knowing your case will be in great hands.
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Not ready to move forward just yet? Contact our team to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys to discuss your goals in more detail before deciding whether and how to proceed.
Weiner Law Group LLP: Your Trusted IP Legal Counsel
When you’re ready to protect your IP rights and interests, consulting with a Weiner Law Group LLP lawyer is the first step. We’ve dedicated ourselves to solving tough intellectual property challenges so that you can focus on benefiting from what you’ve created instead of dealing with the legal minutiae.
Find out how we might be able to help you by filling out our online contact form, or call our office in Parsippany at (973) 828-8353 for immediate assistance. We are dedicated to your cause — and will go above and beyond to get you what you deserve.
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