Vic Lin

Why One IDS Might Not Be Enough Unlike most foreign patent offices, the USPTO is unique in one particular aspect. US law requires each patent…

Why Bother Registering a Trademark? At the outset, let’s set the record straight. Registration is not required for you to use a trademark. You can…

How to Get an Icon Design Patent Imagine protecting your icons without spending tens of thousands and years of time filing a software utility patent.…

How to Use This Trademark Cost Calculator Trademark costs can be a bit confusing. This trademark cost calculator is meant to provide some guidance and…

How to Estimate Patent Costs Patent costs vary widely. This post is intended to be more of a cost guide than an actual patent cost…

Learn from the Biggest Trademark Mistakes I have some good news. Most trademark mistakes are avoidable. By knowing certain insights and taking precautionary measures upfront,…

What are dumb patent mistakes you can avoid? Getting a patent can be a long and expensive endeavor. If you are going to invest in…

What patents will drive more sales? Before you can get the right patents to drive more sales, you need to know something critical about patent…

How different must your trademark be? We get this question all the time. Would a slight change to a trademark be enough to get it…

How in the world did they get that patent?! Have you ever come across a patent that made you shake your head? You wonder how…

How can USPTO pilot programs help you get a utility patent faster? Waiting for a utility patent application to get examined can take years. What…

Does the USPTO use AI for patent searches? This is a must read if you are considering a patent search before applying for a utility…