by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Mar 18, 2026 | Article
Patents are generally categorized into three distinct types: utility, design, and plant patents. By far the most common are utility patents, which protect new and useful processes, machines, manufactures, or compositions of matter. Design patents, by contrast,...
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Mar 17, 2026 | Article
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Will you be drinking Guinness today? You’ll be contributing to the 13 million pints sold worldwide on St Patrick’ Day. It’s a good thing that the Guinness mark has been registered in the US since 1935. There’s more than luck to protecting a...
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Mar 13, 2026 | Article
On the first week of Black History Month, we are sharing the story of Thomas L. Jennings, the first African American to receive a US patent. In 1821, the tailor received a patent for “dry-scouring”, a new process for dry-cleaning delicate clothing. With the earnings...
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Mar 13, 2026 | Article
Did you know not all the girl scout cookie names are owned by the Girl Scouts of the United States of America? Samoas and Do-Si-Dos trademarks are owned by Ferrero Group. Always a good reminder to protect your IP before someone else comes along.
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Mar 10, 2026 | Article
I voted. ✔ Have you? Florida Bar voting is open February 27 – March 15. Log into your Florida Bar Portal and cast your ballot for Paige Greenlee for President-Elect
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Mar 9, 2026 | Article
Barbie isn’t just a fashion icon, she’s an IP powerhouse. She has trademark, copyright, and patent protections. In 1959, the trademark Barbie was registered for dolls. Between that & her 1961 patent, plus a mountain of copyrights, she’s a masterclass in brand...
