Author: Vic Lin

Why does a trademark priority claim matter? In the world of patents and trademarks, filing dates matter. The earlier the filing date, the better. When…

Can you speed up a China trademark application? Starting in 2022, you can now seek a faster registration of your trademark in China. The Chinese…

How can a first-time filer speed up their utility patent application? If you are filing a utility patent application for the first time, you might…

Can you include a logo in your design patent application? Let me share a strategy if you’re thinking about filing a design patent application for…

Does a USPTO trademark application require any documents? Back in the old days, trademark applications were filed by mailing paper documents to the USPTO. Nowadays,…

How do you know if your product is covered by a patent? It can seem like a given premise that you don’t even bother questioning…

What are warning signs that may warrant a change in your US patent agent or law firm? When it comes USPTO patent prosecution, many factors…

Attorney Fee GuaranteeSM Until now, no attorneys or law firms to our knowledge have ever offered a money-back guarantee on trademark filing services. Our firm,…

Can you get sued for sending a cease-and-desist letter? Yes, you can get sued for sending a C&D letter. It’s called a declaratory judgment lawsuit.…

How do you patent food? If you love to eat as much as I do, you might think of food as something you would not…

How do you win a trademark opposition at the TTAB? Before delving into how to win a trademark opposition, we first need to define victory.…

How do you start using a trademark? It’s not easy to come up with a new name or logo. It seems like more than half…