Beusse Sanks, PLLC

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/

05/09/2026

Trademarking your business name can help protect your brand identity and prevent unauthorized use. Learn more about the trademark registration process and the steps involved in securing legal protection.

Learn how to trademark a business name with this step-by-step guide. Protect your brand, ensure legal rights, and avoid common filing mistakes.

05/01/2026

A common myth is that a U.S. patent provides global protection. In reality, patents and trademarks are territorial, meaning you must file separately in each country where you seek protection. We coordinate with a global network of attorneys to secure your rights abroad. Explore international IP strategies at firstiniplaw.com.

04/29/2026

Innovation can be found in the most common daily events. In 1966, an inventor patented a Time Correction Device for Master Clocks that allowed clocks to "spring forward" for Daylight Saving Time by running at double speed for one hour If you have a mechanical or electrical solution for a common problem, we can help you protect it. Start your journey at firstiniplaw.com.

04/27/2026

A "negative claim limitation" allows you to patent an invention based on the absence of a feature—such as an electrode cartridge with "no electrical wires". However, these require very careful drafting to prove the inventor intended the exclusion from the start. Learn about the technical precision of patent drafting at firstiniplaw.com.