by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | May 20, 2026 | Article
The Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act extended the term for copyright protection to the life of the author plus 70 years. For works made for hire, pseudonymous works, and anonymous works, the term was extended to 95 years from first publication or 120 years from...
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | May 19, 2026 | Article
Protected published and unpublished works of art, once in tangible form Altered the term of copyright protection to the authors life plus fifty years the right to terminate between the initial term and the renewal term ended and was replaced with the right to...
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | May 11, 2026 | Article
Patent Maintenance fees are exclusively for utility patent grants and are periodic fees paid to the United States Patent and Trademark Office to keep the utility patent valid during the course of the grant. An important distinction is that design patents and plant...
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | May 10, 2026 | Article
On August 24, 1912, an amendment was made to the Copyright Act of 1909 allowed motion pictures to be protected. Motion pictures were registered as a series of still photos prior to this amendment, showcasing how advancements in technology are ever evolving and the law...
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Apr 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ready, Set, Innovate! Today is World Intellectual Property Day, and this year’s theme hits close to home, the intersection of IP and Sports. Behind every record-breaking performance is a world of innovation. From the aerodynamics of a racing helmet to the smart-tech...
