It is difficult to conceive the vast effect of intellectual property rights on daily life in the United States. The strength of the American economy is largely dependent on the continued viability of the research and development programs that fuel demand for newer, better and more efficient products. Intellectual property makes up nearly half of US GDP, or $5.5 Trillion dollars.
The impact of intellectual property rights on individual companies and content creators is even greater. Individual artists, writers, and designers depend on their exclusive ability to market their works in order to make their livelihoods. A business may find that the only asset of real value owned by the company may be its intellectual property. Any threat to the viability or exclusivity of this intellectual property may threaten the viability of the company’s core business models, or the ability of the artist or writer to pay basic bills.
At Kesler & Rust, our attorneys understand the importance of your intellectual property. Whether you need to defend a patent, protect your artwork, or defend your written work from unauthorized use, our attorneys are willing and able to give you the kind of advice you need. With years of experience in both negotiation and litigation, our firm can provide you with the support that you need to protect your rights. Among other areas, our attorneys can help you to:
- Defend your patents
- Negotiate consignment or license agreements
- Protect copyrighted works, including writings, music, artwork, and other media
- Protect the value of your trademarks