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	Did You Know?
	There are many things that are not protected under copyright. Copyright does not protect systems, ideas, facts or methods of operation, but it may protect the way of expression.

Just like any other product of value, intellectual property is desired and sought by others. In Washington intellectual property theft has grown drastically over the last decade and is responsible for massive economic losses of many citizens, while Washington intellectual property lawyers are fighting to protect your copyrights.

Copyright infringement happens on a day-to-day basis, especially since the evolution of the Internet, which is governed by the same intellectual property laws as any other media. While people don't make the connection to ordinary theft, many are surprised by the strict penalties that await those that violate intellectual property laws.

	Intellectual property utility patent
	This report shows the number of utility patents (i.e., patents for invention) granted between January 1, 1990 and December 31, 2003.There is a total given for U.S. origin patents. The total at the end of the report includes both state and country counts. in Washington 1990 870 1991 952 1992 929 1993 896 1994 960 1995 1032 1996 1142 1997 1350 1998 1774 1999 1826 2000 1820 2001 1969 2002 2098 2003 2285 Total 33575 Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office

In the information age, the U.S. economy depends on new and innovative fuel. Intellectual products are what keeps the economy engine running by providing new ideas, information and finally employment opportunities. Our Washington IP attorneys are working for Washington citizens to protect their rights in:

• Copyright issues
• Patens
• Trademarks
• Unfair competition concerns
• Right of publicity questions

If you have become a victim of intellectual property infringement, don't hesitate to protect what's your. Contact one of our Washington attorneys today.

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Washington Audio & Video         High Court Takes on File Sharing Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, 3:42, 12/13/2004 The U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on a case involving Internet file sharing and copyright infringement. Jardin believes it could be the most important intellectual property decision in decades. Source: National Public Radio

Washington External Sites         US House Judiciary Committee Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property ... WASHINGTON, DC – House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-Wis. ...