Vic Lin

Can you refile a provisional patent application? You can file the same provisional patent application as many times as you want, and whenever you want.…

What is a trademark monitoring service? A trademark monitoring service can notify you of trademark applications by third parties that may be similar to your…

When is a divisional application appropriate? The option to file a divisional application arises if an Examiner thinks that your patent application contains multiple inventions…

Design patent divisional application: when do you need it? Though it does not happen often, a design patent application may occasionally be filed with multiple…

What makes trademark web specimens tricky? Nowadays, it would seem unusual if a company does not sell any of its goods online. Sure, certain big…

Is it possible to extend the PCT national stage deadline? Depending upon the country, the deadline for entering the national phase of a PCT application…

What is a species restriction? A species restriction differs from the more commonly known Restriction Requirement which arises when an Examiner feels that a patent…

What are effective strategies for getting a patent faster? Getting a utility patent can be a long and expensive slog. The utility patent process is…

Expecting unexpected patent costs I still remember the one piece of sage advice given to prepare me for my wedding day: expect the unexpected. Having…

What should you look for in a patent attorney? Recently, I searched online for professionals in a particular field to assist in a new business…

Will a design patent protect your idea? Without a doubt, design patents are cheaper and quicker to obtain than utility patents. The low cost and…

What will be the name of your product? Choosing a trademark for your product can be more challenging than it seems. You may have already…