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,…
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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 and Protect Your Online Sales
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…
Coexistence: What is a trademark consent agreement?
When does a trademark consent agreement make sense? A trademark consent agreement is a written agreement between two trademark owners stating that their respective marks…
Design Patent Process and Cost
How to Protect Your Product’s Look Before Competitors Copy It If the appearance of your product or concept stands out, a design patent may be…
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…
How to trademark a new company name: Should founders search trademarks before incorporating?
How to trademark a new company name: First incorporate or search trademarks? This question might catch you off guard if your plans for incorporation didn’t…
Startup patent guide: Where to start
What is a smart patent strategy for startups? For startups, knowing where to start with patents is the hard part. Once you have an IP…
How Startups Should File Trademark Applications
When your startup company name is also the trademark for your product Before incorporating, it is best to search the USPTO trademark database for your…
When is a trademark primarily merely a surname?
What is a surname trademark? If you are attempting to register a mark that constitutes or includes a surname, there is a significant risk that…
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