Vic Lin

Can you register a trademark for your logo? A well designed logo can mean so much to your business. It can embody not only what…

How does a design mark application compare to a word mark registration? To register a trademark without regard to style, a trademark application may typically…

Do you need a prototype before a patent is filed? No, you do not need to build a working prototype before filing a patent application.…

What is a conventional priority claim? A US utility patent application may be filed claiming the benefit of an earlier filing date of a foreign…

What are your chances of getting a design patent? A helpful way to estimate your probability of success in obtaining a US design patent is…

What is a trademark registration audit? A trademark registration audit is a USPTO program to check random trademark registrations to see if the registered trademark…

What does “obvious” mean in patent language? The everyday colloquial use of the term “obvious” is so simple that it can be hard to define.…

What is the meaning of broken or dashed lines in a design patent? While I’m not sure if you can call it a loophole, US…

What is the probability of a trademark rejection or delay in a trademark application? According to the USPTO trademark dashboard, statistics show that about 43%…

What exactly is the applied-for mark in your trademark application or registration? One of the most common errors in a trademark application is a mismatch…

What is a final trademark rejection or Final Office Action? Known as a Final Office Action, a final trademark rejection is typically a second rejection…

What is a refusal based on a failure to function as a trademark? A certain type of trademark rejection seems to be occurring more frequently:…