Vic Lin

What is a trademark counterclaim? Is the best defense a strong offense? When it comes to TTAB oppositions and cancellations, it may make sense to…

What is a Notice of Opposition to your trademark application? When your trademark application is approved by the USPTO, it will be published for opposition.…

Does our firm recommend PCT patent applications? If foreign utility patent protection is desired, filing a PCT patent application makes sense for many applicants. Generally,…

Are methods of treating humans patentable in the US? Yes, a medical method of treatment is patentable in the US. Of course, methods of treating…

What is the status of the China utility model process? Utility models (UM) are known for being cheap and automatic. For US filers seeking patent…

What should PCT applicants look for in a US national phase firm? When it comes to entering the US national phase, PCT applicants have a…

How do you file foreign patents cost-effectively? It’s no secret that obtaining foreign patent protection is highly expensive. Most clients are under a limited budget,…

How to prepare for a US national phase application Almost every PCT application is filed with the US national phase in mind. Even if a…

What is a use-based trademark application? As opposed to an Intent-To-Use application, a use-based trademark application covers a mark that is being used on the…

When do patents and trademarks overlap? Everyone once in awhile, a client may have IP rights that involve both patents and trademarks. When the two…

Should you file a trademark opposition? A trademark application is close to the finish line. A few more days left in the publication period, and…

Can you file a late foreign patent application based on Paris Convention? We’ve talked about filing late PCT and national stage applications. But, what if…