Category: Intellectual Property

Sagacity Legal is thrilled to share some exciting news that will help us better support your innovations and business growth. We are expanding with the launch of our new IP Transactions practice. This practice will be led by our newly appointed Head of IP Transactions, Jess Ergmann! This is a significant milestone for the firm […]

Six years. What a milestone! When I first launched Sagacity Legal, I had a clear vision: to create an intellectual property law firm that was more than just a service provider. I wanted to build a true partner for innovators, entrepreneurs, and creators. A firm that would stand by them, empower them, and help them […]

Last week, I had an unforgettable reunion dinner with some of my cherished Motorola Solutions colleagues. Reminiscing about my 37 years with them sparked a powerful reminder of why I’m “not your ordinary IP attorney.” There are thousands of registered patent attorneys in the U.S., and even more trademark and copyright attorneys.  𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙢 𝙄 […]

Let’s talk about publicity rights. Have you ever wondered about the true power of your image? Does the idea that someone could capture your essence, your unique attributes, and plaster it somewhere without your say-so sit well with you? Unlikely, right? With Hollywood’s sparkling lights often blinding us to the legal skirmishes behind the scenes, […]

My YouTube channel features short, informative videos about intellectual property topics—from patents to copycats and everything in between.

In the ever-evolving world of intellectual property law, it can be difficult to stay up to date with the latest developments. Let’s change that for you in the upcoming year! To help make sense of the complexities and nuances of IP law, I’ve written a book about intellectual property rights. It covers everything from copyright […]

Every day, I meet inventors, entrepreneurs, and people with brilliant ideas who come to me when it is too late. They didn’t protect their products and services and they were copied. In some cases, they lose entire businesses. Put simply, when you don’t protect your products or services you will be copied. And sadly, that […]

Inventors Mateo and Jennifer learn what it’s like to work with a patent firm in Episode 5 of my video series “How An Ordinary Inventor Can Turn Into A Millionaire (The Hero’s Journey)” (available ONLY on YouTube)! ==================== You’ve invented something new and amazing and you’re ready to make your millions, right?  Not so fast.  […]

Invention Documentation. Inventors Mateo and Jennifer finally meet their IP mentor in Episode 4 of my video series “How An Ordinary Inventor Can Turn Into A Millionaire (The Hero’s Journey)” (which is available ONLY on YouTube)! They learn something that’s really important for any inventor out there: how to document properly.  A lot of people […]