Beusse Sanks, PLLC

10/17/2026

The Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc.'s 19th Annual Breakfast of Champions was a huge success! It was great having Beusse Sanks, PLLC's future assosicates, former associates and current associates in attendance. We are already looking forward to the 20th Annual Breakfast of Champions!!!

10/01/2026

Built something new? Your filing date may matter more than you think.

In a first-to-file system, getting your invention on record with the USPTO early can be decisive. A provisional patent application is often the fastest, most cost-effective way to do it.

In our latest blog post, the patent attorneys at Beusse Sanks explain:

• What a provisional application actually does (and doesn't do)
• Why "patent pending" status carries weight with investors, licensees, and manufacturers
• How to use the 12-month window to develop and test your invention
• The most common filing mistakes, and how to avoid them

Read the full post: https://firstiniplaw.com/provisional-patent-application-patent-pending/

Learn how a provisional patent application locks in your USPTO filing date, secures patent pending status, and gives you 12 months to develop your invention.

09/24/2026

Beusse Sanks, PLLC is proud to announce that founding member Terry M. Sanks has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, marking his tenth consecutive year of recognition by the publication.

For 2027, Terry is Lawyer of the Year for Trademark Law. This is the 3rd year Terry has received this singular honor. He is also recognized for Patent Law and Copyright Law. His 2027 recognition continues a decade-long history with Best Lawyers, which first recognized Terry in 2016. Learn more: https://firstiniplaw.com/terry-m-sanks-best-lawyers-lawyer-of-the-year-2027/

09/23/2026

🎙️ COMIMG SOON!!!! Introducing "First In IP Law" — a new podcast from Beusse Sanks, PLLC, hosted by founding member Terry M. Sanks. Terry brings a unique lens to intellectual property: he's both a former Air Force engineer and a seasoned IP attorney recognized as a Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" in patent, trademark, and copyright law. In our first episodes, Terry shares his path from engineering to IP law and breaks down how businesses can turn intellectual property into a true competitive advantage. Learn more at: https://firstiniplaw.com/first-in-ip-law-podcast/

08/13/2026

Copyright automatically protects original creative works upon fixation, granting creators exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and perform their content. Partnering with an experienced intellectual property attorney ensures your works are timely registered, licensing agreements are properly drafted, and your exclusive rights are defended against infringement. https://www.copyright.gov/what-is-copyright/

08/03/2026

🎉 Celebrating 6 Years of Beusse Sanks! 🎉
For six years, Beusse Sanks has helped inventors, entrepreneurs, creators, and businesses protect their ideas, innovations, and brands.

This milestone also celebrates Managing Partner Terry Sanks, whose leadership and dedication have helped shape the firm’s success. Terry was named Best Lawyers® 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in both Patent Law and Copyright Law and has also received “Lawyer of the Year” honors in Trademark Law. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in patent, trademark, and copyright law every year from 2020–2026, as well as by World Trademark Review 1000, Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Legal Elite, Martindale-Hubbell with an AV Preeminent rating, and AVVO with a Superb 10.0 rating.

Congratulations to Terry and the entire Beusse Sanks team on six outstanding years of protecting innovation and helping great ideas thrive! 🥂✨

06/23/2026

🔒 Not every innovation should be patented.
Many businesses are choosing trade secret protection instead of patents because:
✔ No public disclosure required
✔ Potentially unlimited duration
✔ Protection for processes, formulas, and confidential know-how
The challenge is maintaining reasonable safeguards to preserve secrecy.
With remote work and AI tools becoming more common, protecting confidential information has never been more important.

06/18/2026

💻 Obtaining patent protection for software-based inventions remains one of the most challenging areas of patent law.
Innovators are increasingly asking:
• What makes software patentable?
• How much technical detail is enough?
• How do AI-driven inventions fit into existing frameworks?
Companies investing in software development should evaluate patent opportunities early to maximize protection and avoid costly mistakes later.

06/16/2026

🤖 As AI tools become part of everyday business operations, one question continues to dominate copyright discussions:

Can AI-generated content be protected by copyright?

Current guidance generally requires meaningful human authorship for copyright protection. Businesses relying heavily on AI for marketing materials, articles, artwork, or software should consider how much human involvement exists in the creative process.

As AI capabilities evolve, copyright law continues to face new challenges that could reshape ownership rights for creators and businesses alike.

Question: How is your organization using AI while protecting its intellectual property?

06/08/2026

The federal government is preparing to take action against foreign nations that fail to protect American intellectual property. From counterfeit retail goods to stolen digital assets, international brand protection remains a top priority for corporate growth. Read the full trade hearing breakdown and protect your business identity today.

https://www.thewellnews.com/in-the-news/calls-for-stronger-ip-protections-expected-to-dominate-trade-hearing/