Diament Patent Law, P.C.

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Diament Patent Law handles your intellectual property needs, including patent drafting, opinion work, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

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Patenting for Inventors : When Ideas Defend Themselves: The Strange Rules of Intellectual Property. EP160
08/29/2025

Patenting for Inventors : When Ideas Defend Themselves: The Strange Rules of Intellectual Property. EP160

Not all intellectual property rights are automatic. Some appear the moment you create, others only when you use, file, or keep them locked away. Join me in the latest episode of "The Patenting for Inventors Podcast," as we explore the hidden logic of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secret...

Patenting for Inventors : Lululemon Sues Costco - A Fashion Lawsuit You Can’t Just Downward Dog Out Of. EP159
07/17/2025

Patenting for Inventors : Lululemon Sues Costco - A Fashion Lawsuit You Can’t Just Downward Dog Out Of. EP159

Lululemon wants Costco to stop selling its copycat couture. In this episode, I cover the juicy new lawsuit between the premium yoga brand and the king of bulk, breaking down Lululemon's patent, trademark, trade dress, and unfair practices claims against Costco for selling lookalike fashion. What's a...

Patenting for Inventors : The Pre-Patent Power Play: Can I License My Invention While It’s Still Patent Pending? EP158
06/19/2025

Patenting for Inventors : The Pre-Patent Power Play: Can I License My Invention While It’s Still Patent Pending? EP158

Can you really license your invention before your patent is granted? In this episode of The Patenting for Inventors Podcast, I break down the risks, rewards, and real-world strategies behind licensing a patent-pending invention. Whether you’re an inventor looking to monetize early, or a company we...

Patenting for Inventors : The Risk of Joint Ownership in Patents – And Why It’s a Trap. EP157
05/30/2025

Patenting for Inventors : The Risk of Joint Ownership in Patents – And Why It’s a Trap. EP157

In this episode of Patenting for Inventors, we dive into the hidden pitfalls of joint patent ownership—and why it’s often more trouble than it’s worth. From licensing surprises to enforcement roadblocks, you’ll learn how even the best-intentioned partnerships can turn into legal landmines. F...

Patenting for Inventors : Face Value: Protecting Your Identity with Name, Image, and Likeness Rights. EP156
05/20/2025

Patenting for Inventors : Face Value: Protecting Your Identity with Name, Image, and Likeness Rights. EP156

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights—what they are, why they matter, and how they’re shaping everything from college sports to social media and AI. Whether you’re an athlete, influencer, entrepreneur, or just someone with a digital presence, ...

Patenting for Inventors : Trademark Refused, Patent Approved: Illegal Intellectual Property Explained. EP155
05/12/2025

Patenting for Inventors : Trademark Refused, Patent Approved: Illegal Intellectual Property Explained. EP155

Can you patent an illegal invention? What about trademarking a product that breaks federal law—or copyrighting something downright criminal? In this episode of The Patenting for Inventors Podcast, you'll learn about the surprising differences in how U.S. intellectual property law treats illegality...

Patenting for Inventors : Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) be an Inventor? Guidance from the Patent Office. EP154
04/29/2025

Patenting for Inventors : Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) be an Inventor? Guidance from the Patent Office. EP154

Can AI be an inventor? The short answer is no—but the full story is more complex. In this episode, I break down the latest Patent Office guidance on AI-assisted inventions and what it means for inventorship. Learn when using AI still qualifies you for a patent, where the legal grey areas lie, and ...

Patenting for Inventors : Lights, Camera, Patent! 10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Patent Holders. EP153
03/31/2025

Patenting for Inventors : Lights, Camera, Patent! 10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Patent Holders. EP153

What do Michael Jackson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Prince, and Charlie Sheen all have in common? They all hold U.S. patents! In this episode of The Patenting for Inventors Podcast learn about 10 celebrities that you probably didn't know patented their inventions. Learn about additional celebrity patent hold...

Patenting for Inventors : Can a Fancy Leg Stand on Its Own as a Trademark? The Recent Case of In re Kason. EP152
03/21/2025

Patenting for Inventors : Can a Fancy Leg Stand on Its Own as a Trademark? The Recent Case of In re Kason. EP152

You cannot get a design patent or a trademark registered for something that is considered "functional" -- but here's the tricky part: what counts as "functional" depends on whether you're talking about trademark law or patent law. Kason Industries Inc. recently learned this the hard way when it was....

Patenting for Inventors : Patent Me Maybe: (Carly Rae) Jepson-Style Patent Claims. EP151
03/14/2025

Patenting for Inventors : Patent Me Maybe: (Carly Rae) Jepson-Style Patent Claims. EP151

There are many ways to write patent claims. One way is called a Jepson-style patent claim, where you explicitly admit what is not inventive about your claim, and then state the part or parts that are inventive. It's not named after the singer named Carly Rae Jepsen, but what if Carly Rae Jepsen want...

Patenting for Inventors : What is Obviousness? A "Reasonable Expectation of Success," or "Predictable Results"? EP150
02/19/2025

Patenting for Inventors : What is Obviousness? A "Reasonable Expectation of Success," or "Predictable Results"? EP150

You cannot get a patent if your invention is obvious. This can be tricky to determine for biotech and pharmaceutical patents. There are competing standards for how this is determined. One is the "reasonable expectation of success" standard, which is a lower threshold than the "predictable results" s...

Patenting for Inventors : Congratulations! The Patent Office Wants More of Your Money! EP149
11/26/2024

Patenting for Inventors : Congratulations! The Patent Office Wants More of Your Money! EP149

The Patent Office is raising its fees for patents starting on January 19, 2025! To figure out what you actually need to pay for various things can be quite confusing as there are 471 lines of fees that you could potentially owe. I go over some of the main ones that you'll encounter. I think you'll a...

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