Provisional patent applications are often used to establish an earlier priority date until the inventor is ready and able to …
Category: Patent
Limits of patent protection
It is important to understand the limits of patent protection. For example, an inventor must be in possession of the …
Importance of timely response in trademark litigation
If you find yourself on the receiving end of trademark cancellation proceedings, it is important to know what response is …
New free patent search tool
We always encourage our clients to do their homework before making any large investments, whether it is a business purchase, …
How does the new Fast Track option compare to the Accelerated Examination procedure for patent applications?
In 2006, the USPTO introduced the accelerated examination process. If an application conducted a pre-filing search and submitted an examination …
Trademark Cancellation Proceedings
There are two ways to oppose the registration of a trademark: opposition proceedings and cancellation proceedings. If the mark is …
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 …
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 …
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 …
What is a PCT patent and why should I choose it?
Most individuals begin their patent process by filing an application in their home country (in this case, the U.S.), and …