by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Jul 7, 2026 | Article
The centennial of the America’s independence marked the beginning of The United States Golden Age of Innovation. The affordability of the U.S. patent system allowed independent inventors to solve problems across a wide range of industries, while expanding...
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Jul 1, 2026 | Article
Are you using Honeycrisp apples to make your apple pie this fourth of July? I bet you didn’t know they were patented! In the 1960s, David Bedford began crossbreeding apples to get to the delicious Honeycrisp. The patent was granted in 1991, and the apple has grown in...
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Jun 22, 2026 | Article
Copyright protection arises automatically the moment an original work is created and fixed in a tangible medium of expression. This automatic protection, often referred to as common law copyright, exists as soon as the work can be perceived, reproduced, or...
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...
