Colorado Intellectual Property Attorneys
Protecting your intellectual property is crucial for your business. Robinson & Henry's IP attorneys can help safeguard your creations and enforce your rights. We handle copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, privacy, and Internet matters. Whether you're protecting new developments or defending existing IP, our team is prepared to assist. We also vigorously defend those accused of IP misappropriation, leveraging our extensive knowledge of intellectual property law to protect your interests and reputation.
Areas Our Colorado Intellectual Property Lawyers Serve
Common Reasons for Intellectual Property Disputes in Colorado
IP issues can come up during any stage of owning a business, from naming the company to defending what you’ve built. Here are some of the most common reasons people seek our help.
A business launches under a name or logo that conflicts with an existing registered mark
A competitor uses a name, logo, or brand identity close enough to cause customer confusion
The USPTO issues an Office Action, or a third party opposes a pending application
An owner incorporates with the Secretary of State and wrongly assumes that the business name is protected
Original content, designs, or software are copied and used without permission
How Our Colorado Intellectual Property Attorneys Can Help You
Registering IP is only half the job — the other half is enforcing it. Our attorneys handle both. Here's how we help.
Run comprehensive clearance searches across federal and state registers before you file
Prepare and file trademark applications with the USPTO and the Colorado Secretary of State
Respond to Office Actions and defend against oppositions
Register copyrights and advise on ownership, licensing, and work-for-hire terms
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The four main types of intellectual property are:
Copyright - Protects original works of authorship, such as books, music, software, etc.
Patent - Protects inventions and processes that are new, useful, and unapparent
Trademark - Protects words, symbols, or designs associated with a product or service
Trade Secret - Protects confidential information that gives a business a competitive advantage
Yes, there is a time limit on intellectual property. The specific duration varies depending on the type of intellectual property and the jurisdiction.
Federally, copyright lasts the author's lifetime plus 70 years. Patents generally last 20 years from the filing date, and trademarks can last indefinitely if they are actively used and renewed every 10 years. Trade secrets are protected as long as they are kept confidential.
Colorado law specifically recognizes that copyrights can last a maximum of 56 years after the copyright is initially acquired, and validates trademark registrations for five years from the filing date.
Ideas, facts, and common knowledge cannot be protected as intellectual property. While you can protect the expression of an idea, the idea itself is not subject to copyright. Similarly, facts and information in the public domain cannot be copyrighted.
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