What are the patent grace periods to file in the US and foreign countries?
Why do patent grace periods matter? Procrastinating can be an unforgiveable offense when it comes to patenting. Nearly every country has a timing requirement for…
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Which International Search Authority should a PCT applicant choose?
What is an International Search Authority? An International Search Authority (ISA) is a patent office that you choose to search for prior art relevant to…
Is a Request for Reconsideration an effective response to a trademark Final Office Action refusal?
What is a final refusal to register? Is a twice-rejected trademark application the end of the road? When you receive a second Office Action maintaining…
How much does a challenge for trademark nonuse cost?
What is a TMA petition based on trademark nonuse? When a competitor’s registered trademark is no longer being used, what are your options? Back in…
When does the Trademark Modernization Act go into effect?
Does the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) have different starting dates? Yes, the Trademark Modernization Act has different effective dates. Some effective dates for TMA begin…
What are nonuse trademark challenges under the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA)?
Why is nonuse of a trademark registration a problem? The US trademark registration system differs from those of foreign countries which do not require usage…
How much does an Amazon seller neutral patent evaluation cost?
What is the Amazon patent evaluation procedure? Patent owners may file a claim with Amazon to stop sellers from listing products that allegedly violate their…
How does Amazon handle utility patent infringement between sellers?
Does Amazon allow patent owners to file a claim for utility patent infringement against sellers? Yes, Amazon offers its own patent court for sellers to…
How much does a foreign trademark cost to register?
How much does it cost to file a foreign trademark application? Foreign trademark costs vary widely. The biggest cost factors will be the countries in…
How to Refile Same Trademark: Can you reapply for the same mark on similar goods and services?
Why would you file a second application for the same trademark on the same goods and services? There may be times when you run out…
How to Order US National Stage Application
How can you order a US national stage application based on your PCT application? You can now order a flat rate US national phase application…
First trademark filer or user: Who gets trademark rights?
Do US trademark rights go to the first trademark filer or user? Many foreign countries use a first-to-file system for trademark registration. Whoever registers a…
How long is the utility patent wait time for a first review?
What is the average wait time for an examiner to begin review your utility patent application? Experienced utility patent filers know something that might be…
Can you suspend or extend trademark opposition deadlines?
What is the difference between a suspension and an extension of trademark opposition deadlines? Each trademark opposition will have deadlines set by the TTAB. When…
What are your options after an unfavorable patent appeal decision?
Unfavorable Patent Appeal Decision An ex parte patent appeal decision by the PTAB that affirms an examiner’s rejections can seem like the end of the…
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