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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How to Revive Abandoned Patent Application or Expired Patent
Can an abandoned patent application be revived? Under certain circumstances, yes. An abandoned patent application may be revived depending upon the following key factors: Need…
GUI Design Patents: How to Protect Graphical User Interfaces
Is US design patent protection available for a graphical user interface? Yes, it is possible to obtain a US design patent on a graphical user…
How much does a patent Office Action response cost?
Office Action cost range: from simple to complex responses The cost estimate of responding to an Office Action in a utility patent application will depend…
Should you get a second opinion on your patent application?
What should you ask for in a second opinion? So you have a nagging feeling that something is not right with your pending patent application,…
How to Transfer Trademark Ownership: Trademark Assignment
How do you transfer ownership of a trademark? To change the owner of a federal trademark registration or application, a trademark assignment should be signed…
How can you save money on international patent costs?
How much does an international utility patent application cost? International patent costs can escalate quickly. When pursuing utility patents in foreign countries, you cannot ignore…
USPTO patent fees: How to save or defer fees
What are standard USPTO filing fees for a utility nonprovisional patent application? Anyone concerned about cash flow will be glad to know that certain USPTO…
Amazon infringement notice: How to respond
Does the Amazon infringement notice identify a patent, trademark or copyright? At the outset, you should carefully study the Amazon infringement notice to determine which…
What should a Startup IP Checklist include?
What is the point of a startup IP checklist? Checklists are wonderful. A helpful startup IP checklist keeps founders focused on the more important tasks…
What is a trademark registration basis?
What is a trademark registration basis? A trademark registration basis provides the reason for why your mark should be registered. There are only two bases…
What is a trademark consent agreement?
What is a trademark consent agreement? A trademark consent agreement is a written agreement between two trademark owners stating that their respective marks are not…
Design Patent Process and Cost: How to Protect the Appearance of Your Products
What is the design patent application process? The design patent process is much simpler than that of a utility patent. Costs for obtaining a design…
What to do when your patent application is allowed
When is a patent application allowed? When your patent application has been allowed, the USPTO will send a Notice of Allowance setting forth a 3-month…
Amended claims: What can go wrong in a patent amendment?
When are marked-up amended claims not required? Patent claims must be amended in a very particular manner. The USPTO has strict marking rules on how…
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