After you file your PCT application, you will receive an International Preliminary Examination Report (IPER). The IPER occurs during the …
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Alternatives to a PCT application
When it is time to consider whether to file a PCT application, it is important to weigh in possible alternatives. …
How a PCT can reduce overall patent costs
The biggest deterrent to filing a PCT application is the filing fees, which will cost thousands of dollars – and …
International patent questions – answered
Can I get an international patent? There is no such thing as an international patent, nor is there an international …
Receiving a Cease & Desist letter – Part 3: exploring patent licenses In Part 1 of this series on cease …
Receiving a cease and desist letter – Part 2: due diligence
In Part 1 of this series on cease and desist letters, I suggested hiring an attorney for an infringement opinion …
Receiving a Cease & Desist letter – Part 1: Where to start
I rarely see clients go into a defensive panic mode more quickly than when they receive a cease & desist …
The PCT-PPH program
There is a new opportunity being afforded PCT applications (on a beta test or pilot basis) that receive positive results …
Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Explained
The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is a program available to some patent applications that have entered the national stage. In …
Recent trends in trademark application timelines
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO website offers a wealth of information about trademarks. One valuable publication is …