Legal Guides
View All Guides →In-depth guides written by our attorneys to help you understand the fundamentals and complexities of intellectual property law.
Complete Guide to Patent Applications
Everything you need to know about filing a patent application with the USPTO, from provisional to non-provisional filings.
Trademark Registration Process Explained
A step-by-step walkthrough of the trademark registration process, including search, application, examination, and maintenance.
Copyright Law Fundamentals
Understanding copyright protection, fair use doctrine, registration benefits, and enforcement strategies for content creators.
Protecting Trade Secrets: A Business Guide
Best practices for identifying, safeguarding, and enforcing trade secret rights under the Defend Trade Secrets Act.
Standard Documents
View All Documents →Downloadable reference documents, checklists, and official filing forms for common IP procedures.
Patent Application Checklist
Complete checklist of requirements for filing a USPTO patent application.
Trademark Search Report Template
Standardized format for documenting comprehensive trademark clearance searches.
Copyright Registration Guide (Form CO)
Step-by-step instructions for completing the Copyright Office electronic registration form.
IP Portfolio Tracker
Spreadsheet for tracking patent, trademark, and copyright portfolios including key dates and statuses.
TTAB Opposition Procedure Overview
Reference document covering the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board opposition process timeline and requirements.
Trade Secret Audit Worksheet
Structured worksheet for conducting internal trade secret identification and protection audits.
Templates
View All Templates →Ready-to-use legal templates and letter drafts to help streamline common IP processes and communications.
Cease & Desist Letter — Trademark
Template cease and desist letter for trademark infringement with customizable sections for specific claims.
NDA — Intellectual Property
Non-disclosure agreement template specifically tailored for sharing proprietary technology and IP information.
IP Licensing Agreement
Comprehensive licensing agreement covering patents, trademarks, and copyrights with royalty and territory provisions.
IP Assignment Agreement
Standard assignment agreement for transferring intellectual property rights, suitable for employee and contractor contexts.
DMCA Takedown Notice
Compliant DMCA takedown notice template for reporting copyright infringement on online platforms.
Invention Disclosure Form
Internal invention disclosure form for employees to report potentially patentable inventions and innovations.
IP Glossary
View Full Glossary →Essential intellectual property terminology defined in plain language by our legal team.
A brief summary of a patent application that describes the nature and substance of the invention in 150 words or fewer. The abstract helps the USPTO and public quickly understand the technical disclosure.
A notice from the USPTO indicating that all claims in a patent application have been approved and the patent will be granted upon payment of the issue fee.
A real word used as a trademark that has no logical relationship to the goods or services it identifies (e.g., "Apple" for computers). Arbitrary marks receive strong legal protection.
The transfer of ownership rights in intellectual property from one party (assignor) to another (assignee). Assignments can apply to patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
The loss of trademark rights due to non-use of the mark, typically when the owner stops using the mark in commerce without intent to resume use. A trademark may be deemed abandoned after three consecutive years of non-use.