DID YOU RECEIVE A TRADEMARK OFFICE ACTION?
[4-August-20 18:16:20]If you have received an Office Action from an examining attorney regarding your application, you must respond within six (6) months of the issue date...
2020
Improper Subject Matter for Design Patents
[23-July-20 20:40:57]Improper Subject Matter for Design Patents Source: USPTO.GOV A design for an article of manufacture that is dictated primarily by the function of the article...
What is a Trademark Office Action
[20-July-20 17:07:26]An office action is an official letter sent by the USPTO. In it, an examining attorney lists any legal problems with your chosen trademark, as...
ARE YOUR PATENT OFFICE MAINTENANCE FEES DUE IN 2020?
[13-July-20 23:41:26]ARE YOUR PATENT OFFICE MAINTENANCE FEES DUE IN 2020? Who can pay? Maintenance fees and any necessary surcharges may be paid by the patentee or...
Is my Business Name a Trademark?
[6-July-20 16:28:55]NIs my Business Name a Trademark? The use of a business name does not necessarily qualify as trademark use, though other use of a business name...
BRANDING IDEAS TO CONSIDER IN 2020
[23-June-20 22:12:04]Search the Trademark Before Using it 6.7 Million trademarks applications have been filed at the USPTO. Avoid using a name that is descriptive or already...
Do I Need a Copyright or a Patent?
[16-June-20 0:42:03]What is a copyright? Copyrights protect original works of art. This includes architectural drawings, photographs, books, songs, movies, software codes, etc. Copyrights give their owner...
USPTO launches COVID-19 Response Resource Center
[12-June-20 15:47:45]The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has launched the COVID-19 Response Resource Center to provide stakeholders and other interested parties with improved access...
USPTO grants further relief for certain trademark-related fees and deadlines
[2-June-20 1:26:44]As businesses begin to reopen or resume operations, some stakeholders will continue to require relief, particularly small businesses and individuals. Under the CARES Act authority...
USPTO releases additional information on the COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program
[19-May-20 20:39:12]On May 8 the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced the COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program, permitting COVID-19-related applications filed by small and...
What is a trademark?
[14-May-20 23:23:36]Are you interested in using a new name as your trademark? A few of the questions provided below will help you understand trademarks. Filing a...
How to Discuss Your Idea With a Patent Attorney
[28-April-20 17:53:51]The Patent Attorney would require a complete disclosure of your invention. This can include sketches, write-ups, photos, drawings, etc. Provide all of the information in...