The theft or infringement of intellectual property has many repercussions on your business or profession.
Intellectual property (IP) refers to property that is the
product of creative thought. Such property may involve literary
work, artistic creations or musical compositions. Inventions
are considered to be intellectual property, as are patents,
trademarks and designs used in business. Intellectual property
is often abstract and may be protected by copyright, trademark,
trade secret,
or patent law.
Intellectual Property Rights
The initial rights to intellectual property rest with the creator of the property. Such professionals working under ‘work for hire’ contracts may have already assigned the rights to their intellectual property to the companies for whom they work, but when created independently, the creator of the intellectual property has the sole and exclusive right to dispose of the rights to their property as they see fit.
Industrial properties are another form of intellectual properties that, while created by a company employee, belong exclusively to the company. Industrial properties are commonly created for business, not artistic, use.
Intellectual Property Infringement
When you face copyright infringement or theft, the owner of
the property has the right to sue for damages. Stealing an
intellectual property may include using an original story
idea to create a competing story or using an original song
melody to create a competing album. A trade secret leaked
in a meeting or conference may be stolen by a competitor and
exploited against the original creator. The illegal reproduction
of art, movies, music and other entertainment media also falls
under the theft of intellectual property.
If you or your company faces intellectual property infringement,
it is important that you work with a seasoned litigator who
knows the complexities of intellectual property law. The theft
of something as nebulous as a story pitch or as business-centered
as a trademark
may do irreparable harm to your profession or corporation,
and seeking damages from the thief may be the only way to
receive the compensation to which you are entitled.
Professionals in Intellectual Property Litigation
Robert G. Klein is a Los Angeles intellectual property infringement lawyer who is capable of representing your case for intellectual property theft. He has over 20 years experience in managing intellectual property law suits, and can guide you through the many intricacies associated with such cases.
If you or your company has been the victim of intellectual property
infringement, or if you merely wish to protect your intellectual
property from potential abuse, contact a proven Los
Angeles intellectual property infringement attorney at
KLEIN today. |
