Author: Vic Lin

Does it make sense to file a trademark cancellation? The decision to cancel a registered trademark is not an easy one. You’re about to embark…

Guest post by Amelia Skeldingat Keltie How will Brexit affect UK IP rights? The UK is currently due to leave the EU on October 31,…

From Korean PCT to US national phase Korean PCT applicants seeking to file a US national phase application should be aware of key differences between…

From Europe PCT to US national phase Germany, UK, France, Switzerland, Sweden and the Netherlands are among the top 10 countries that use the PCT…

Guest post by Sung-pil HwangSouth Korea patent and trademark attorney at E.M.Hwang & Partners How many IP applications are filed in South Korea? South Korea…

What information do you need to provide for us to file your trademark application? Since we get these questions all the time, we thought it…

Design patent and trademark protection for low tech products So you’re not in the high tech industry. Is IP out of the question then? You…

Guest post by Carlota VergasEuropean Patent Attorney at Balder IP Patent laws in Latin American countries The Patent Laws in Latin American countries establish the…

Madrid vs. US direct: Costs & non-monetary considerations International applicants seeking to register their trademark in the US have a couple of options. If the…

Protecting fashion with design patents In the fashion world, looks matter. Design patents are all about protecting unique ornamental appearances, so it makes sense for…

US Office Action in Madrid Protocol Trademark Application Madrid Protocol trademark applications that enter the US through Section 66(a) will often encounter several issues. There…

Guest post by Tracy Che China patent agent at Beijing ZBSD Patent & Trademark Agent Ltd. Patent eligibility of the diagnosis or treatment of diseases…