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…
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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…
What is new matter?
What is the meaning of new matter in patent applications? New matter in a patent application typically refers to something recited in the claims that…
Are multiple dependent claims allowed by the USPTO?
What is a multiple dependent claim? A multiple dependent claim is a dependent claim that refers to more than one claim. The USPTO will not…
Can you change a patent application after filing?
Can you change a patent application after it has been filed? Do ideas simply stop churning in your head after a patent application has been…
Claims vs. Description of Invention: What is the difference?
Patent Claims vs. Description of the Invention: What is the key difference? A utility patent is not a simple thing to understand. In a typical…
What is a preferred embodiment?
What are preferred embodiments? In any other context besides patents, “preferred embodiment” would sound quite strange. Yet, the term is used so commonly and frequently…
What patent filing questions to ask if you are not sure
What questions should you ask when you’re unsure about filing a patent application? Making a decision about filing a patent can be a daunting task.…
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