Vic Lin

How many TTAB oppositions and cancellations reach final decisions? At the outset, let me clarify that this post contains rough estimates of final decisions in…

Guest post by Ana Paula BritoPartner at Montaury Pimenta, Machado & Vieira de Mello Brazil Patent Invalidation In a recent court decision in Brazil, involving…

No patent, no problem? Utility patents generally take a long time and a lot of money to secure. You may feel inclined to skip the…

How do USPTO patent examiners get prior art? When examining patent applications, USPTO examiners get relevant prior art through two primary means: the patent examiner…

What is a partial refusal in a trademark Office Action? A trademark Office Action with a partial refusal can be a mix of good news…

What is the difference between an IP strategy session and a free initial consultation? Sometimes clients need more than what our free initial consultation can…

What is covered in our free initial consultation? Many prospective clients seek a free initial consultation to discuss their IP matters. Anyone who has read…

Why should startups care about patents? Spend enough time on the internet and you will find arguments both for and against startups filing patents. One…

Why do trademark applications get rejected? Most trademark applications are not approved on their first go-around according to USPTO trademark statistics. Only 34.4% of TEAS…

Should you file a patent application? Before discussing how to patent a product, let’s briefly consider the why question. Give some thought to this fundamental…

What is a design around? A design around refers to a product that has been intentionally designed or modified to avoid patent infringement. The goal…

Strategies for Obtaining Medical Device Patents Patenting medical devices can be particularly challenging given the crowded prior art. To be successful, you will need to…