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How to Estimate Patent Costs Patent costs vary widely. This post is intended to be more of a cost guide than an actual patent cost…

Learn from the Biggest Trademark Mistakes I have some good news. Most trademark mistakes are avoidable. By knowing certain insights and taking precautionary measures upfront,…

What are dumb patent mistakes you can avoid? Getting a patent can be a long and expensive endeavor. If you are going to invest in…

What patents will drive more sales? Before you can get the right patents to drive more sales, you need to know something critical about patent…

How different must your trademark be? We get this question all the time. Would a slight change to a trademark be enough to get it…

How in the world did they get that patent?! Have you ever come across a patent that made you shake your head? You wonder how…

How can USPTO pilot programs help you get a utility patent faster? Waiting for a utility patent application to get examined can take years. What…

Does the USPTO use AI for patent searches? This is a must read if you are considering a patent search before applying for a utility…

What is a standard character trademark? The USPTO offers two ways in which one can apply for a trademark. The first option is a standard…

What makes a design patent obvious? Ever since the LKG v. GM Federal Circuit decision issued in May of 2024, it has become easier to…

How do you get patents that make money? Business owners obsessed with return on investment are rightly selective on filing patents. Not all products are…

How might your assigned Patent Examiner determine the number of Office Actions? It is no secret that certain patent examiners within particular USPTO Technology Centers…