There are two ways to oppose the registration of a trademark: opposition proceedings and cancellation proceedings. If the mark is …
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Implications of the new patent bill (America Invents Act)
On September 8, 2011, the Senate passed the Leahy-Smith America Invents acts (AIA), which was signed by President Obama on …
What you need to travel abroad
Travelling can be very stressful. You leave the house thinking of all the things you may have forgotten and hoping …
Understanding Legal Agreements
The nature of agreements can often be difficult to identify. To determine the essence of the agreement, what it really …
USPTO Response Times for RCEs
After a patent application is filed, the Patent Office assigns an Examiner to review the merits of the invention and …
Property Sales with Underground Oil and Gas Tanks
When the sale of property involves an underground fuel tank, the buyer should consider having the tank tested to avoid …
SLA sends warning for selling alcohol to minors
In June, the New York State Liquor Authority (“SLA”) conducted an underage decoy detail in western New York, targeting 124 …
Rules for wine labeling
New York’s wineries are facing difficulties in selling their wine, not because their wines aren’t ready, or their wholesalers aren’t …
Registering a Trademark/Service mark and Filing Requirements
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of …
TIPO reduces design patent costs
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) has listened to industry representatives claiming that design patents costs are high considering Taiwan’s …