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Safeguard your brand with intellectual property protection

On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Oct 22, 2020 | Intellectual Property

Innovative designs, ideas and creations by Texas entrepreneurs contribute to national and state economies. Protecting and fostering this innovation ensures businesses and individuals can benefit from their inventions and receive compensation for their creations. We...

How long do intellectual property protections last?

On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Oct 22, 2020 | Intellectual Property

Copyrights, patents and trademarks are all intellectual property protections that prevent other people from capitalizing on your unique ideas. If someone infringes your intellectual property, i.e., uses it without your consent, you can take legal action.  However,...

How does the law define trade secrets?

On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Sep 9, 2020 | Intellectual Property

Your business may have valuable trade secrets that would cause your business to lose value if revealed. This type of confidential information may qualify for federal legal protection.  Review the laws about trade secrets to ensure your company has a comprehensive...

Claiming fair use of a copyrighted work

On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Aug 10, 2020 | Intellectual Property

One of the most common defenses against copyright violation in Texas is that of “fair use” doctrine. For businesses concerned about the safety and integrity of their intellectual property, it may be helpful to understand fair use, when it applies and what factors...

What factors can prove copyright infringement?

On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Jul 1, 2020 | Intellectual Property

Your business may have a number of copyrighted works that help generate profits for your operation. So when someone infringes on your company literature, pictures or video, you have the right to litigate the other party to stop their use of your intellectual property....

The basics of a patent

On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | May 12, 2020 | Intellectual Property

The spirit of innovation is at the heart of American culture and truly helped create the nation enjoyed by so many today. If you are one of the many people inclined to develop something truly new, it is reasonable that you may want to know how to protect your work....

Comcast battles TiVo over use of patented technology

On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Mar 12, 2020 | Intellectual Property

To limit the definition of intellectual property to works or creations of the mind overlooks the all-important (and as some might say, more important) component of control. Companies in Houston need to have control of their IP to enjoy both the leverage and the...

How do copyrights and trademarks differ?

On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Mar 9, 2020 | Intellectual Property

Sometimes people confuse copyrights and trademarks. While both are forms of intellectual property, the two concepts are not the same. Nonetheless, copyrights and trademarks are important to the businesses that utilize them. If you are just starting out as a business...

Unconventional methods for protecting intellectual property

On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Jan 24, 2020 | Intellectual Property

A new idea or invention is an exciting prospect. There are so many future possibilities—so many avenues to pursue. But first, how do you protect what belongs to you? How do you safeguard your intellectual property? The first instinct may be to apply for one of the...

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Houston, TX 77002

We also offer services by appointment only at our San Diego, CA; Pearland, TX and Los Angeles, CA locations

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Fax: 713-659-2601

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