Vic Lin

Who should be identified as the applicant in a trademark application? In every trademark application filed with the USPTO, an applicant must be properly identified.…

What kinds of comments are useful in revising a draft patent application? So your patent attorney has sent you a first draft of your utility…

Is the trademark examiner a licensed attorney? Yes, trademark examiners at the USPTO are licensed attorneys at law. That is why they are called examining…

What are the different types of trademark refusals? As much as you try to avoid it, you may receive a refusal to register your mark…

What are allowed or allowable claims in a utility patent application? So, the examiner indicates that your utility patent application has allowable claims. Congratulations! The…

How to prepare a PCT application for optimal US national stage entry PCT applications are typically filed in the country of the applicant or with…

How does the US national stage differ from other PCT countries? Most PCT applicants will likely consider the US as one of the potential national…

Can you register a trademark for your logo? A well designed logo can mean so much to your business. It can embody not only what…

How does a design mark application compare to a word mark registration? To register a trademark without regard to style, a trademark application may typically…

Do you need a prototype before a patent is filed? No, you do not need to build a working prototype before filing a patent application.…

What is a conventional priority claim? A US utility patent application may be filed claiming the benefit of an earlier filing date of a foreign…

What are your chances of getting a design patent? A helpful way to estimate your probability of success in obtaining a US design patent is…