Incorporate or Trademark First?
Does it matter whether you incorporate or trademark first? Incorporate or trademark first? Does it matter? Actually, it matters a great deal. A proper trademark…
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Is there a single patent that covers all countries?
Can you file a single patent application for all countries? Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a single patent to cover all countries?…
PCT Patent Application: Why file foreign when your US application is uncertain or not allowed?
Leap of Faith: File a PCT patent application while your US application might get rejected? Timing your patent filings can be tricky. P:atent applicants typically…
How to Challenge a Design Patent Application
Mission Impossible: Can you block a design patent application? Design patent applications are not publicly viewable. It can be nearly impossible to figure out what…
Trademark Counterclaim: A Counterattack for TTAB Oppositions and Cancellations
What is a trademark counterclaim? Is the best defense a strong offense? When it comes to TTAB oppositions and cancellations, it may make sense to…
How to Respond to a Notice of Opposition to Your Trademark Application
What is a Notice of Opposition to your trademark application? When your trademark application is approved by the USPTO, it will be published for opposition.…
Do we recommend PCT patent applications?
Does our firm recommend PCT patent applications? If foreign utility patent protection is desired, filing a PCT patent application makes sense for many applicants. Generally,…
Is a method of treatment patentable in the US?
Are methods of treating humans patentable in the US? Yes, a medical method of treatment is patentable in the US. Of course, methods of treating…
China Utility Model: How is this China utility patent alternative changing?
What is the status of the China utility model process? Utility models (UM) are known for being cheap and automatic. For US filers seeking patent…
How to Choose a US National Phase Firm: PCT to US National Stage Entry
What should PCT applicants look for in a US national phase firm? When it comes to entering the US national phase, PCT applicants have a…
How to File Foreign Patents: A Cost-Effective Foreign Filing Strategy
How do you file foreign patents cost-effectively? It’s no secret that obtaining foreign patent protection is highly expensive. Most clients are under a limited budget,…
US National Phase Strategy: What is a smarter way to enter the US national stage?
How to prepare for a US national phase application Almost every PCT application is filed with the US national phase in mind. Even if a…
What is a Use-based Trademark Application? How to File Section 1(a) TM App Based on Actual Use
What is a use-based trademark application? A trademark application must always identify whether the mark has already been used on the goods or services. One…
Patent and Trademark Attorney: When IP rights overlap
When do patents and trademarks overlap? Everyone once in awhile, a client may have IP rights that involve both patents and trademarks. When the two…
TTAB Trademark Opposition: What You Should Know
Should you file a trademark opposition? A trademark application is close to the finish line. A few more days left in the publication period, and…
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