Author: Vic Lin

How to Speed Up Design Patent Applications with Rocket Docket

Can you speed up design patent applications? Yes, you can speed up the examination of design patent applications by filing a request for expedited examination…

How to Get Broader Patent Claims

Broader patent claims: when less is more Before we dive into this discussion, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page about what we…

Trademark strategy: 5 steps to optimize chances of registration

How to develop a trademark strategy that will improve chances of registering your mark A successful trademark registration will depend a great deal upon the…

Patent strategy: 5 steps to improve chances of getting a patent

Your patent strategy depends on your goals Patent strategies should be dictated by end goals. So it makes sense to start with a worthy goal,…

How hard is it to get a patent?

How hard is it to get a utility patent? Before delving into how hard it is to get a utility patent, we should define that…

What is the probability of getting a utility patent?

What is the utility patent probability of success? It’s no surprise that utility patents are substantially harder to obtain than design patents. What might be…

How much does a patent cost from start to finish?

How much does it cost to get a patent? A one-size-fits-all patent does not exist. Patents vary widely. Design patents, for example, are more predictable…

What is public disclosure?

What is the meaning of public disclosure of an invention? Patents are time-sensitive. Those desiring patent protection do not have the luxury of waiting indefinitely…

How to Patent Before or After Product Launch

A patent game plan for product launch Deciding whether to file a patent application before or after product launch is not easy. While much can…

What is a patent priority claim?

Why do priority claims matter for patents? Patenting is about winning the race to the Patent Office by applying for a protectable invention before others…

Why not register your trademark?

Why not register your trademark? There may be valid reasons for not registering your trademark, but the legal cost should not be one of them.…

File both utility and design patents: When does it make sense?

Is it possible to file both utility and design patents? The question ignored by most startups and entrepreneurs is: Why not file both utility and…

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