by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Jun 12, 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 | Jun 11, 2026 | Article
In recent years, the term “NIL” has become a major topic in sports, business, and social media. But what exactly does it mean? NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness. These are the unique characteristics that identify a person and help distinguish them...
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Jun 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 | May 25, 2026 | Article
What are the acceptable means of asexually reproduction for Plant Patents? Root Cuttings Grafting and Budding Apomictic Seeds Bulbs Division Slips Layering Rhizomes Runners Corms Tissue Culture Nucellar Embryos Why must plants reproduce asexually to receive a patent?...
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Protected published and unpublished works of art, once in tangible form Altered the term of copyright protection to the authors life plus fifty years the right to terminate between the initial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...
