Vic Lin

What is a request to divide a trademark application? We tend to think of trademark applications as “all or nothing.” In particular, we think of…

What is CSP*? Typically, most folks applying for utility patents desire the path of least resistance, meaning fewer rejections and less prior art cited. So,…

Why is persuasion necessary? If you’re going to be an IP attorney, you must be able to persuade. There is no way around it. Whether…

What is a Fast-Track Appeal? Appealing a rejected patent application can take years. Normally, an appeal to the PTAB would be taken up for decision…

Is it possible to save clients money and earn more? It seems paradoxical to earn more by saving clients money. As IP attorneys, we practice…

How clients perceive hourly billing versus flat rates When I started practicing IP law back in the last millennium, hourly billing was the standard for…

IP Networking for an Introvert Have you ever attended a large networking event and felt like you lost a couple hours of life that you’ll…

Helping younger IP professionals and practitioners I’m starting a new series of posts dedicated to helping IP professionals. My hope is that these articles will…

What are affordable ways to challenge patents? As a patent attorney, it is my job not only to protect innovation, but also to facilitate fair…

Why economic moat is good for startups It’s a competitive world out there. In any area of business that appears profitable, competition seems only to…

What is a generic mark? A generic mark is a word understood by the public as the common term for a product or service. For…

Is national stage the only way a PCT application can enter the US? No, an alternative option to enter the US from a PCT application…