Author: Vic Lin

What is a flat rate trademark application? Our firm offers fixed fees for filing trademark applications. A flat rate trademark application provides you with some…

From China PCT to US national stage Chinese companies filing US national stage applications through their PCT applications need to be aware of a few…

What is a suspended trademark application? Certain circumstances may require that the examination of a trademark application be put on hold. A suspended trademark application…

What is an after-final response? An after-final response refers to a reply to a Final Office Action that is filed without a Request for Continued…

How to defend your trademark A trademark opposition is essentially a battle to block the registration of a trademark. If your trademark application had been…

What is the PCT national phase? A PCT application extends the deadline for filing utility patent applications in both the US and foreign countries. That…

What does the TM symbol mean? The TM symbol placed next to a mark is meant to put the public on notice that the owner…

What is a letter of protest against a trademark application? Third parties may challenge a pending trademark application by submitting a letter of protest to…

When is the right time to oppose a trademark application? Before you can oppose a trademark application, the mark must first receive preliminary approval. A…

What is a trademark Power of Attorney? A trademark Power of Attorney (POA) is required in a trademark application under certain circumstances as discussed below.…

Why does micro entity status matter? USPTO patent fees are generally proportionate to the size of the applicant. A large entity with over 500 employees…

If you have multiple inventions related to a main idea or product, when does it make sense to combine them into a single utility patent…