Vic Lin

Will you need to argue to get your utility patent application allowed? Nine out of ten utility patent applications will get rejected at least once.…

What are similar trademarks? Maybe it’s just me, but it sure seems like the USPTO has become more aggressive in refusing registration of trademarks. The…

Should you try to file a patent yourself? Should you file a utility patent application yourself? Would your utility patent application enjoy a higher success…

Focus on What Matters Most So much has been said about the patent application process. It can feel overwhelming. To avoid information overload, let’s get…

Do you even need a trademark lawyer? Nowadays, there are so many options for filing a trademark application with the USPTO. Just like anything else…

Does an international PCT patent application cover the whole world? No, a PCT application does not cover every country. Here is a list of non-member…

Are there inexpensive ways to enforce trademarks? Yes, it is possible to enforce trademarks without much money. You need to know how to use certain…

What makes an invention eligible for patent protection? Not every new thing is patentable. A concept might be unique, and yet ineligible for patent protection.…

What does a registration on the Supplemental Register mean? Did you know that there are actually two different USPTO registers on which you can obtain…

How many US patents has patent attorney Vic Lin obtained? As of the most recent update of this post, the total number of granted US…

What is a Trademark Allowance Rate? With so many options for trademark filing services, how do you compare one trademark service to another? I have…

Has your trademark application received a Section 2(d) likelihood of confusion rejection? So your trademark application has been refused registration on the basis that your…