Vic Lin

What does house mark mean? Normally, a trademark is tied to a particular product or service. You don’t register a trademark in a vacuum without…

What does straight continuation mean? Patent attorneys will sometimes use the term “straight continuation” to refer to a specific type of child application that stems…

No patents: What are your options against product copies? It’s understandable. You come up with a new product idea, but feel unsure about whether it…

Patent your idea or keep it secret? If this question has crossed your mind, I’m willing to venture that your product or idea is not…

What is a PCT Receiving Office (RO)? In order to file a PCT application, a Receiving Office (RO) must be selected. For most US practitioners,…

Has your patent attorney retired? If your patent attorney has retired or will retire soon, don’t freak out. This post will walk you through the…

Does it matter whether you incorporate or trademark first? Incorporate or trademark first? Does it matter? Actually, it matters a great deal. A proper trademark…

Can you file a single patent application for all countries? Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a single patent to cover all countries?…

Leap of Faith: File a PCT patent application while your US application might get rejected? Timing your patent filings can be tricky. P:atent applicants typically…

Mission Impossible: Can you block a design patent application? Design patent applications are not publicly viewable. It can be nearly impossible to figure out what…

What is a trademark counterclaim? Is the best defense a strong offense? When it comes to TTAB oppositions and cancellations, it may make sense to…

What is a Notice of Opposition to Your Trademark Application? When your trademark application is approved by the USPTO, it will be published for opposition.…