Vic Lin

What is a use-based trademark application? As opposed to an Intent-To-Use application, a use-based trademark application covers a mark that is being used on goods…

When do patents and trademarks overlap? Everyone once in awhile, a client may have IP rights that involve both patents and trademarks. When the two…

Should you file a trademark opposition? A trademark application is close to the finish line. A few more days left in the publication period, and…

Can you file a late foreign patent application based on Paris Convention? We’ve talked about filing late PCT and national stage applications. But, what if…

Can you trademark an acronym? Acronyms are everywhere. They are like code language for those in the know. Even in the intellectual property world, our…

How to Cancel a Registered Trademark As recently as a year ago, this article would have been written quite differently. A trademark cancellation filed with…

What is the difference between counterfeiting and trademark infringing? Is it fake? Whether or not a product is a counterfeit boils down to the degree…

How are trademark rights determined in the US? In the US, trademark rights are generally given to the first one to use a mark. Except…

How can you reduce the risk of patent infringement? It depends. Patent professionals, including myself, constantly stress that a patent does not protect its owner…

Should the patent owner be you as an individual or your company? Startups frequently ask whether their patent should be owned by the company or…

What is the design patent infringement test? It’s simple to recite, but tricky to apply. The test for design patent infringement involves a visual comparison…

Focus on What Matters Most In Filing Your Trademark Application For many businesses thinking of registering a trademark, cost is the biggest factor. It is…