Legal Marketing Blog | Expert Insights for Attorneys | Attorneys.Media Resource

Naturalization Ceremony with Diverse New Citizens

Citizenship & Naturalization Immigration Law

What is naturalization?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Naturalization is the legal process that lets an eligible non‑U.S. citizen become a U.S. citizen after meeting requirements like age, lawful permanent residence, continuous residence, good moral character, and passing an English/civics test. It’s typically completed by filing Form N‑400 with USCIS and attending biometrics, an interview, and an oath ceremony. This article explains the […]

Green Card Process Immigration Law

What is a green card?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A U.S. green card is proof of lawful permanent resident status, allowing you to live and work in the United States indefinitely. Most green cards must be renewed every 10 years (or every 2 years for conditional residents), though your permanent resident status can still be lost in certain situations. This article explains what a […]

Intellectual Property Law Patent Law

What is a provisional patent application?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A provisional patent application is a USPTO filing that establishes an early priority date for your invention and gives you 12 months to file a nonprovisional patent application. It’s not examined and never becomes a patent by itself, but it can let you use “patent pending” while you refine the invention or seek funding. This […]

Intellectual Property Law Patent Law

What is patent pending?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

“Patent pending” means a patent application has been filed with the USPTO (or another patent office) and is awaiting examination; it is not an issued patent. The phrase can deter copycats and preserve priority rights, but it does not grant the enforceable right to stop others until a patent is granted. This article explains what […]

Prior Art Concept Illustrated with Documents

Intellectual Property Law Patent Law

What is prior art?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Prior art is any publicly available information—like patents, publications, products, or public use—that existed before a patent’s filing (or priority) date and can affect whether an invention is patentable. It’s used by the USPTO and courts to assess novelty and nonobviousness, and it can invalidate or limit patent claims. This article explains what counts as […]

Royalty Percentage Coins and Crown Illustration

What is a royalty?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A royalty is a contract-based payment—often a percentage of revenue or a fixed per-unit fee—paid to an owner for the right to use their intellectual property, natural resource, or asset. Royalties commonly apply to music, books, patents, trademarks, franchising, and oil and gas, and the rate and payment method depend on the agreement and industry. […]

Licensing Agreement Document with Signature

Contract Law Contracts

What is a licensing agreement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A licensing agreement is a written contract where a licensor grants a licensee permission to use specific intellectual property, typically in exchange for royalties or a flat fee. It defines scope, duration, territory, quality control, and termination to protect the owner’s rights. This article explains the basics of IP licensing, common terms, and how these […]

Legal Document with Gavel for Ip Cease and Desist

What is a cease and desist for IP infringement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A cease and desist for IP infringement is a written notice demanding a party stop unauthorized use of intellectual property or face legal action. It typically identifies the IP, describes the alleged infringement, and sets a deadline to comply. This article explains what these letters include, how to respond, and when to involve an IP […]

Dmca Copyright Law Concept with Legal Symbols

What is the DMCA?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

The DMCA is a U.S. copyright law enacted in 1998 that sets rules for online copyright enforcement, including notice-and-takedown and platform safe harbor protections. It also prohibits bypassing digital rights management (DRM) in many situations. This article explains what the DMCA does, who it affects, and how takedowns work. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act, commonly […]

Distinctive Product Packaging Showing Trade Dress Examples

Business & Brand Protection Intellectual Property Law

What is trade dress?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Trade dress is trademark protection for a product’s overall look and feel (including packaging and design) when consumers recognize it as coming from one source. It can cover colors, shapes, layouts, and other visual features if they are distinctive and nonfunctional. This article explains what trade dress is, what it protects, and how rights are […]

Patent Document with Gavel Representing Infringement Law

Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Rights

What is patent infringement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Patent infringement is the unauthorized making, using, selling, offering for sale, or importing of a patented invention, typically during a 20-year patent term. It can expose the infringer to injunctions and monetary damages if the patent’s claims are proven and infringement is shown. This article explains what infringement is, common examples, and how disputes are […]

Trademark Infringement Concept with Legal Symbols

Intellectual Property Law Trademark Law

What is trademark infringement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark that is identical or confusingly similar to a registered mark, creating a likelihood of consumer confusion. It can divert sales, damage goodwill, and expose the infringer to legal claims and remedies. This article explains what counts as infringement, common examples, and the key legal factors courts […]

← Previous 1 … 98 99 100 101 102 … 457 Next →