Author: Vic Lin

What is a flat rate patent application? Flat rate initial filing A flat rate patent application generally refers to a patent application that is initially…

What are next steps after filing a provisional patent application? So you’ve filed a provisional patent application. Now what? The next steps depend upon a…

Why file a continuation application before your patent is granted? “I don’t know what I don’t know.” This axiom rings true especially when it comes…

What is the utility patent process? The utility patent process is typically a long arduous journey. We’ll try to simplify the patent application process by…

Can a single design patent application include multiple designs? You can try, but it probably will not work in most cases. In limited circumstances, you…

What is a merely descriptive mark? Your trademark application might get rejected for a number of reasons. Near the top of the list of possible…

Why do registered trademarks matter to Amazon sellers? Selling products through Amazon in the US can be lucrative if done wisely. One crucial factor in…

Who can sign trademark applications? It can be a bit tricky to determine who can sign trademark applications. Even if one can sign, should they?…

What is a USPTO Classification of Goods and Services? A trademark application cannot be filed without identifying specific goods or services. You cannot, for example,…

Can 3D product designs be trademarked? Trademarks are commonly known as names and logos. It may surprise you to learn that 3-dimensional product shapes (aka…

Can you patent that? “Patentable?” This is one of the most common questions we get from new clients. The question may relate to whether their…

What is a Preliminary Amendment? A Preliminary Amendment is a submission filed prior to the issuance of an Office Action in a patent application. The…