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Intellectual Property
Should AI be Recognized as an Inventor on Patents?
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property raises many legal questions – and the answers aren’t yet clearly defined.
How a Service Company can Spin-off a Product Company
Nemphos Braue has recently helped multiple service-company clients spin-off product companies, and Managing Member George Nemphos provided insights and examples in a recent article for the Baltimore Business Journal’s Maryland Inno.
The Unitary Patent is Coming to Europe June 1, 2023 – Are You Ready?
The UPCA affects the patent rights of ALL patent owners with patents granted by the European Patent Office (EPO) and patent applicants with pending applications in the EPO. If you are a current EP patent owner, the time to act is NOW.
What’s in a Name? The Prince Brand Lives On
In addition to trademarking his name symbol, Prince’s song “Purple Rain” was the subject of legal action.
Funds Available Through Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS)
MIPS provides matching funds to Maryland-based companies to help pay for university research. Proposal deadline is May 1, 2023.
Michael Antone to Host IP Webinar
Join us for an upcoming webinar: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Intellectual Property – Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents and More.
Intellectual Property Trivia
Think you know IP? Test your intellectual property knowledge with IP trivia and interesting tidbits about copyrights, trademarks, patents and more.
Important Notice Regarding 3-Month Response for Trademarks
US Trademark update/reminder: The 3-month response period goes into effect December 1, 2022.
Voted Best Law Firm
Nemphos Braue has once again been voted the Top Winner and Best Law Firm for Mergers & Acquisitions and Intellectual Property by The Daily Record’s 2022 Reader Rankings.
Michael Antone Shares IP Info for Entrepreneurs
In launching your business, imagine having all your hard work mitigated by one misstep – not protecting your intellectual property. Michael Antone’s recent article in Maryland Inno provides important info for entrepreneurs.
Some Patent Eligibility Relief May Finally Be on the Way
U.S. Registered Patent Attorney Michael Antone shares insights into the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022, a bill recently introduced in the U.S. Senate
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Nemphos Braue Hosts Women’s Networking Event on Bocce Courts
As a different kind of law firm, we took our game to a different kind of court.
Corporate Boutique Law Firm Nemphos Braue Adds Two to Legal Team
Continuing to diversify its breadth and depth of legal talent and expertise, Nemphos Braue LLC welcomes Katelynn M. Brennan and Caroline Popper.
Considerations When Raising Capital
From purchase agreements to warrants and SAFEs, there are multiple avenues to consider when raising capital.