In our previous article, we looked at how a patent professional performs an obviousness analysis and some potential arguments a …
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Obviousness Rejections in Patent Applications
We worry most about obviousness when an invention claims an incremental improvement over the existing technology. Obviousness is less of …
Secrets of Tannins in the Winemaking Process not yet Unlocked
Tannin is an astringent polyphenolic compound found mostly in the bark, leaves and immature fruit of a variety of plants. …
Wineries, events and zoning
Think about the most perfect job. What are the first few things that come to mind? For many it is …
Has iPad become a generic term?
Registering your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office is only the first step in creating and maintaining …
Is a Chain Restaurant a Good Choice for You?
You have decided to open a restaurant, but aren’t sure whether a franchise or an independent establishment is a better …
Ban on Employee Conversation on the Job
Restaurants are about service. When employees are too chatty amongst themselves, they are distracted and unable to provide the undivided …
Foreign inventors may qualify for an EB-5 Visa if they expand business operations to the US and create jobs
Inventors and foreign companies with patent technology may wish to manufacture or sell in the US. For some, this is …
Successful arguments of hardship for a zoning variance
Many restaurant owners find themselves needing to apply to the Town or City for a variance from a zoning law …
Non-traditional marks
Businesses are increasingly innovative in the ways they brand themselves. No longer are businesses limited to traditional logos and slogans …