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Outline
In the United States, intellectual property is protected under three sets of laws: patent law, copyright law, and trademark law (trade secret law can also play a role, but is less important and will not be discussed herein). Generally, intellectual property law is federal law, which means that suits can be brought in federal courts, and the par-ties do not have to contend with the often difficult task of handling the divergent legal systems of the various States.
Applicable law
Detailed information
Patent Law
Copyright Law
Trademark Law
Business Considerations
Frequently asked questions
Useful links
This site has been prepared by:
Uli Widmaier
Pattishall, McAuliffe,
Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP
311 South Wacker Drive, Suite 5000
Chicago, Illinois 60606
USA
Phone: 312-554-8000
Fax: 312-554-8015
E-mail:
uwidmaier@patishall.com
www.reedsmith.com
November 2007 | 
