Intellectual Property Consulting, LLC - IPC News & Notes

IPC Can Cover You Worldwide

9/27/2021

Last week IPC sought patent protection on a client’s invention in Hong Kong – one of over twenty countries in which IPC has helped that same client protect its intellectual property rights. Whether working locally or worldwide, you can be confident in IPC’s ability to protect your intellectual property. IPC currently manages international patent portfolios spanning over 68 countries.

At IPC, we are based in New Orleans, but we can help you protect your intellectual property anywhere in the world. If you have any intellectual property related questions, please feel free to visit us at Suite 1400, Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, or reach out to us at info@iplawconsulting.com or (504) 322-7166.

The United States Department of Justice Gives Update on Fraudulent Solicitations

9/20/2021

The United States Department of Justice recently announced that Viktors Suhorukovs, an individual responsible for one of the many schemes to defraud owners of U.S. trademark registrations, has pled guilty to mail fraud, been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay over $4.5 million in restitution.

Suhorukovs established and operated Patent and Trademark Office, LLC, and Patent and Trademark Bureau, LLC. These entities gave the false impression that they were, in fact, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), scamming more than 2,900 U.S. trademark registrants out of millions of dollars for inflated, and often fake, renewal fees. These schemes often falsely promise to take required maintenance actions on behalf of the registration owner, or they scam registrants into paying for services they do not need.

At IPC, we take all of your trademark concerns seriously, and we regularly help our clients avoid fraudulent solicitations. If you have any questions about communications you received regarding your trademark application or registration, or if you have any other trademark related questions, please feel free to visit us at Suite 1400, Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, or reach out to us at info@iplawconsulting.com or (504) 322-7166.

IPC Client W. Reed Smith Receives Patent for an Innovative and Stylish Hot Dog Slicer

9/16/2021

Congratulations to IPC Client W. Reed Smith! IPC Patent Attorney, Adam Vickers, recently obtained a patent for Mr. Smith’s innovative and stylish hot dog slicer pictured above.

If you have questions about patents, contact our professionals at (504) 322-7166 for more information on how IPC can help.

IPC Client Geoff McCue Receives Patent for a Light Imaging Conversion Kit for a Computer to Screen Printer

9/14/2021

Congratulations to IPC client Geoff McCue! IPC Patent Attorney, Stephen Kepper, recently obtained a patent that covers a kit that allows a person to upgrade an existing inkjet printing mechanism by replacing it with a more efficient and advanced light imagine mechanism.

If you have questions about patents, contact our professionals at (504) 322-7166 for more information on how IPC can help.

An Update from New Orleans

8/31/2021

It has been an incredible 48 hours here in New Orleans. Hurricane Ida packed a tremendous punch. I am happy to report that all of our people are safe and sound. If you live or work along the coast, we hope you, your family and your professional team are safe as well.

Power is out indefinitely across the city, so business offices are closed. But, we are operating full speed from remote places across the Gulf South. We have fully prepared for events of this nature; our entire staff has full access to email, voicemail, files, data and all else needed to continue to serve you.

If you’ve sent an email or text, or left a voicemail, that has not yet been answered, please know that we are hard at work catching up. If you need something urgently, please send an email to info@iplawconsulting.com and the office will get back to you immediately. We appreciate your patience and support while we get settled in to our new locations.

IPC Client Edge-Works Receives Patent for a Pliable Ammunition Magazine Carriers

8/26/2021

Congratulations to IPC Client Edge-Works Manufacturing Company! IPC Patent Attorney, Stephen Kepper, recently obtained a patent that covers an improved insert for pliable ammunition magazine carriers.

If you have questions about patents, contact our professionals at (504) 322-7166 for more information on how IPC can help.

IPC Patent Attorney Mark Melasky Featured in Gambit’s 40 Under 40 List

8/19/2021

IPC Patent Attorney Mark Melasky was recently featured in the Gambit's 40 Under 40 list for his work with The Ella Project's Louisiana Invents Patent Pro Bono Program.

From his passion for intellectual property to his work as an adjunct professor, the Gambit applauds Melasky for his work in co-founding The Ella Project's Louisiana Invents in 2019. Louisiana Invents helps local low-income inventors obtain patent protection. If you are interested in reading more, please visit the following link: https://www.nola.com/gambit/news/the_latest/article_cce53188-e8c7-11eb-a614-a701b3629ec6.html.

If you have questions about patent related issues, the professionals at IPC can help. Give us a call at (504) 322-7166.