Madrid Trademark – US Office Action: How to respond – Section 66(a)
US Office Action in Madrid Protocol Trademark Application Madrid Protocol trademark applications that enter the US through Section 66(a) will often encounter several issues. There…
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China patent law: Are treatments for diseases patentable?
Guest post by Tracy Che China patent agent at Beijing ZBSD Patent & Trademark Agent Ltd. Patent eligibility of the diagnosis or treatment of diseases…
Trademark timing: When is the right time to trademark a product or company name?
When is the right time to file a trademark application? Trademarks differ from patents in terms of timing. Unlike patent deadlines, there is no strict…
Rejected Trademark Specimens: How to Respond and Submit Proper Specimens of Use
Why do trademark specimens get rejected? Back in the old days when paper trademark applications were filed via snail mail, original specimens of use were…
What technical invention information should you provide for filing a utility patent app?
What technical invention information should you send to your patent attorney for filing a utility patent application? When you’re ready to move forward with a…
Do foreign applicants have to use US attorneys for trademark filings?
Can foreign applicants file US trademark applications without a US trademark attorney? Effective August 3, 2019, the USPTO will require all foreign applicants to be…
Can you trademark a person’s name?
Can you trademark a person’s name? You might be able to register a person’s name as a trademark if the name meets certain conditions. Here…
How to Trademark Books, DVDs and Creative Works
What are common problems in registering a trademark on books? Books, DVDs, CDs, films, videos and other media containing creative content are generally considered creative…
No use of trademark before filing application: What are your options?
Do-It-Yourself Trademark Filings There are several DIY and semi-DIY trademark services offering to help applicants file their trademark applications with the USPTO. In many cases,…
What is a lack of bona fide intent to use?
What is intent to use? To understand what is not an intent to use, let’s first begin with what it is. Intent to use refers…
Patenting software and business methods in Japan
Guest post by Aki Ryuka Japan Patent Attorney and founder of Ryuka IP Law Firm Japan IP High Court Says, Steak Providing System is Patent…
How to read a patent: Utility vs. design patents
How to read a patent While design patents are straightforward, utility patents can be confusing to understand. You have the claims which read like a…
Patent abstract: Traps for the unwary
What is a patent abstract? A patent abstract is a short section of a utility patent that concisely summarizes the invention. Preferably located after the…
What is a Patent Examiner’s Amendment?
What is a Patent Examiner’s Amendment? I love Examiner’s Amendments. Not only is the patent examiner willing to allow a patent application, the examiner is…
What is an extension of time to oppose a trademark application?
What is an extension of time to oppose a trademark application? The US trademark legal system allows third parties to oppose the registration of a…
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