Vic Lin

Why consider design patents for software? Utility patents for software, though potentially powerful, are notoriously expensive and difficult to obtain. If you are thinking of…

Are your Amazon listings accused of infringing a patent? Less than 20% of Amazon sellers achieve monthly sales over $10,000. When you reach that level…

Why design patents for software? Should you even bother patenting software? Perhaps you heard that software utility patents are difficult to obtain. The prospect of…

Can you get money in a TTAB trademark proceeding? No, you cannot get money in a TTAB trademark opposition or cancellation. The Trademark Trial and…

Does Amazon enable sellers to use utility patents to stop product sales? Prior to Amazon introducing its own way of resolving patent violations by sellers,…

Can you file your first patent application anywhere in the world? We represent both US and foreign clients. Sometimes, a client will want to file…

Why consider a Europe Unitary Patent? US patent applicants will often give consideration to foreign patent protection. In addition to China, US patent filers will…

Amazon APEX Patent Case Study: How to Win the Noninfringement Argument Sellers nowadays cannot ignore patent issues when selling on Amazon. APEX is Amazon’s program…

Dealing with Difficult Trademark Office Actions When your trademark application receives a challenging refusal, think twice before doing what everyone else does (i.e., argue). Do…

Would a patent protect its owner from infringing other patents? Patents are complicated, to say the least. For those new to patents, one concept is…

What are the right patents for Amazon sellers? Amazon sellers face a unique challenge in stopping competitors from selling copycat products. Traditional patents that might…

How long does it take to get a design patent? On average, a design patent application can take about 16 months for the initial examination.…