Vic Lin

Utility or design patent? In order to know how to get a patent, first determine the type of IP you need. Do you need a…

When would an expungement or reexamination be available? These two fancy names bear good news for trademark challengers. Anyone thinking of canceling a trademark registration…

What are common design patent failures? Filing a design patent application doesn’t seem very complicated. Thankfully, there are no lengthy pages of descriptions and no…

What does it take to patent a design? Before diving into how to patent a design, let’s first cover the why questions. Why do you…

Can a design patent cover a type of material? We all know that designs patents cover the ornamental appearance of a product or idea. Functionality…

Can a design patent protect your new product? When compared to utility patents, design patents are often overlooked as an IP asset. It’s true that…

What is a Notice of Allowance in a patent application? A Notice of Allowance (NOA) is a USPTO document indicating that a patent application has…

Does searching for a patent attorney near me make sense? There was a time when the main way to find a patent attorney was to…

Can you file a patent opposition against a US pending application? You may have heard of a trademark opposition as the way to challenge a…

Do you need a design or utility patent application? At the outset, you will not be able to tell whether your patent application is any…

What can you do if your trademark application is opposed? It can be a bit disheartening to receive an opposition to your trademark application. After…

What is a patent application attorney (patent prosecutor) versus a patent litigator? Patent practitioners generally fall under one of two practice areas: 1) patent litigation,…