Selecting an attorney for legal cases is a very important decision. Please enter your information below to receive a Free Consultation from an attorney in your area:
Welcome to Montana Intellectual Property Lawyers.com
Did You Know?
There are common law rights
Federal registration is not required to establish rights in a trademark. Common law rights arise from actual use of a mark. Generally, the first to either use a mark in commerce or file an intent to use application with the Patent and Trademark Office has the ultimate right to use and registration. However, there are many benefits of federal trademark registration.
Just like any other product of value, intellectual property is desired and sought by others. In Montana intellectual property theft has grown drastically over the last decade and is responsible for massive economic losses of many citizens, while Montana intellectual property lawyers are fighting to protect your copyrights.
Copyright infringement happens on a day-to-day basis, especially since the evolution of the Internet, which is governed by the same intellectual property laws as any other media. While people don't make the connection to ordinary theft, many are surprised by the strict penalties that await those that violate intellectual property laws.
Intellectual property utility patent
This report shows the number of utility patents (i.e., patents for invention) granted between January 1, 1990 and December 31, 2003.There is a total given for U.S. origin patents. The total at the end of the report includes both state and country counts. in Montana
1990
68
1991
82
1992
87
1993
88
1994
84
1995
122
1996
110
1997
88
1998
130
1999
126
2000
113
2001
145
2002
138
2003
121
Total
2830
Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office
In the information age, the U.S. economy depends on new and innovative fuel. Intellectual products are what keeps the economy engine running by providing new ideas, information and finally employment opportunities. Our Montana IP attorneys are working for Montana citizens to protect their rights in:
Copyright issues
Patens
Trademarks
Unfair competition concerns
Right of publicity questions
If you have become a victim of intellectual property infringement, don't hesitate to protect what's your. Contact one of our Montana attorneys today.
High Court Takes on File Sharing
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, 3:42, 12/13/2004
The U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on a case involving Internet file sharing and copyright infringement. Jardin believes it could be the most important intellectual property decision in decades. Source: National Public Radio
Montana External Sites
Small Business Innovation Research Technology
The SBIR program is designed to assist Montana's small hi-tech enterprises, ... How to market your intellectual property. How to negotiate a lice Small Business Innovation Research Technology
The SBIR program is designed to assist Montana's small hi-tech enterprises, ... except for the intellectual property, and move them to Montana,&q
Newsroom
News about Intellectual Property cases in Montana and nationwide:
Definition:
Definition of trade secret." A trade secret may consist of any formula, pattern, device or compilation of information which is used in one's business, and which gives him an opportunity to obtain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use it. It may be a formula for a chemical compound, a process of manufacturing, treating or preserving materials, a pattern for a machine or other device, or a list of customers.
Exclusive License
Definition:
does not necessarily mean that this is the one and only license granted by the licensor.
Distribution Right
Definition:
Rights of copyright, the distribution right is infringed merely by a transfer of copies of the work, whether those copies were unlawfully or lawfully made, except under the First Sale Doctrine.
Legal Disclaimers
All attorney listings are a paid attorney advertisement, and do not in any way constitute a referral or endorsement by an approved or authorized lawyer referral service. The information provided on Montana Intellectual Property Lawyers.com is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys
general information related to legal issues commonly encountered. Your access
to and use of this website is subject to additional Terms
and Conditions.
Local Professional? Generate new business today
Call 866-227-9356 or contact a sales rep
Did You Know?
Intellectual property utility patent 
Small Business Innovation Research Technology