Intellectual Property

Copyrights For Start-Ups And Emerging Businesses

Jun 24 2019

A copyright owner has the exclusive right to reproduce copies of the work, prepare derivative works, distribute copies, perform the work, and display the work. Copyright Basics A copyright is a form of protection provided for “original works of authorship” … →

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Trade Secrets For Start-Ups And Emerging Businesses

May 14 2019

Trade secrets are an important and valuable component of a company’s intellectual property. Therefore, every effort should be made to identify, maintain, and protect trade secrets. Trade Secret Basics A trade secret is “information”, not generally known to the public, … →

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Patent Checklist for Start-Ups and Emerging Businesses

Apr 29 2019

In general, securing patent rights in your inventions can give you a competitive advantage in your industry and can make your company more attractive to potential investors or purchasers. Patent Basics A patent is a right granted by the government … →

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Trademark Checklist for Start-Ups and Emerging Businesses

Apr 12 2019

Trademark Basics A trademark is a word, phrase, or symbol which identifies and distinguishes the source of goods and/or services of a company from those of others. Customers rely upon trademarks as a barometer as to the quality of the … →

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Kathleen Kuznicki Advises CMU’s Aspiring Entrepreneurs

May 14 2018

Kathy Kuznicki was selected by Carnegie Mellon University’s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship to join its team of industry experts who provide advice and counsel to the Center’s startup incubator program, Project Olympus. CMU students, faculty and staff, who are aspiring … →

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4 Things to Consider When Developing a New Product

Feb 26 2018

Answer These 4 Questions Before Moving Forward With Your Invention Does your product or invention solve a problem for which people are willing to pay? Before you take any further steps to develop your product or invention, you need to … →

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Increase the Value of Your Business by Protecting Your Competitive Edge

Jun 28 2017

As I stated in the first post of this series, in business, imitation is NOT the sincerest or highest form of flattery; it is someone stealing from you!! Have you found a unique way to solve a problem or improve … →

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SMART Patent Applications

Feb 23 2017

Can filing a patent application be a SMART goal? Yes, it can. Filing a patent application is a Specific action that is Measurable; you get a formal filing receipt indicating that your application fulfilled all the filing requirements and is … →

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Website Managers: Avoid Trademark Bullies and Copyright Trolls

Aug 26 2016

Attorney Kathleen Kuznicki Will Speak at WordCamp Pittsburgh Building and maintaining a website to market a business, to promote a cause, or to just blog an opinion is fraught with intellectual property (IP) issues. Protecting the content and branding on … →

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