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What is patentable? To be patentable, an invention must be both eligible and unique. Subject matter eligibility relates to the nature of the invention while…
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What is the purpose of a provisional patent application? To know how to write a provisional patent application (PPA) well, you must first understand its…
Why register your trademark in a foreign country? While I’ve discussed how to file foreign trademark applications, let’s dig into the why question. IP rights…
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Can you trademark a product feature, component or ingredient? Ever notice the packaging of a product touting a beneficial feature or some new technology? Perhaps,…
What is Amazon APEX? Amazon sellers now have another avenue for enforcing utility patents. APEX stands for Amazon Patent Evaluation eXpress. As implied in its…
What does patent obvious mean? To be patentable, an invention must be novel and nonobvious. Between these two requirements, novelty is easier to grasp. A…
Trademark Opposition Cost: Can a precise estimate fit all TTAB cases? Before we discuss cost factors, recognize that a precise trademark opposition cost is both…