Basic Copyright Questions Answered
The answers to the following questions should be read as preparatory rather than as definitive. What works are protected? What works are not protected by copyright? What is copyright registration? When is a work protected by copyright? How long is the term of a copyright? What are the advantages of copyright registration? What is publication? […]
Six Steps to a Patent Search
Six Steps to a Patent Search Keywords: Before I begin my search I must make a through and detailed list of keywords that will best describe my invention. Keywords will include different variations of the object. Conduct a CPC: CPC refers to Cooperative Patent Classification and will scan results based off the keywords that I inputted. […]
Copyright ownership of ‘Happy Birthday’ song is dismissed!
Copyright ownership of ‘Happy Birthday’ song is dismissed! After recently celebrating a special attorney’s birthday here in the office I felt it was only appropriate to blog about one of the most well known songs still sung today by people all over the world. Ever notice when you celebrate a birthday at a restaurant the […]
Can you patent your own idea for free? A Poor Man’s Patent
Since I’ve began working for a registered patent attorney I have been bombarded with family and friends “million dollar” ideas and inventions. Recently I was asked by my uncle if a poor man’s patent is a legit way to protect his idea. For those of you who are not familiar with it, a “poor man’s […]
YouTube patent channel hits 100,000 views
I started taking and answering patent and trademark related questions on YouTube a couple years ago. At first we started with just a moving PowerPoint type of a presentation “How to patent an invention” and then quickly decided to try something more visual. Because I was quoted over $6,000 for just a few minutes of […]
Patent Home: The New LoTempio Youtube Page
Patent Home: The New LoTempio Youtube Page So you have a question about Patent Law, but you’re not sure where to start. Patent Home, the newly refaced Vincent LoTempio YouTube page allows you to easily access the knowledge of an established patent attorney. Vincent has always had a passion for creating user friendly videos to […]
U.S. Supreme Court to decide if TTAB rulings matter
Guest Blogger: Ashley Ann Czechowski, University at Buffalo Law student On December 2, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments to decide if decisions by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) to refuse or cancel registration of a trademark should be binding in subsequent trademark infringement litigation. In the case of B&B Hardware, […]
Helpful “Tech Tips” From David Pogue
Now that 2015 is here, it is a great time to reflect on how much technology has evolved so far throughout the 21st century. From the way we communicate, to the way we conduct research, to the way we shop, it’s clear that smartphones and computers permeate nearly every aspect of our lives. In his new […]
Get the latest legal insights at Primary Opinion
One of the things I enjoy about law blogging is my opportunity to interview thought leaders in the law. Recently I interviewed Martin Burke who is CEO of Primary Opinion Limited. Primary Opinion is the host for a webpage that strives to present a platform “for the latest legal insights direct from lawyers worldwide.” Here is the interview: […]
LoTempio law merges with Patenthome
Are you looking for a patent attorney or a trademark attorney? I’m Vin LoTempio an attorney registered with the US Patent and Trademark office. After a few years of having the LoTempio law blog, Youtube Channel and website lotempiolaw.com located at separate webpages with the help of the Mac Groups it has all been merged into this one […]