Vic Lin

Design patent divisional application: when do you need it? Though it does not happen often, a design patent application may occasionally be filed with multiple…

What makes trademark web specimens tricky? Nowadays, it would seem unusual if a company does not sell any of its goods online. Sure, certain big…

Is it possible to extend the PCT national stage deadline? Depending upon the country, the deadline for entering the national phase of a PCT application…

What is a species restriction? A species restriction differs from the more commonly known Restriction Requirement which arises when an Examiner feels that a patent…

What are effective strategies for getting a patent faster? Getting a utility patent can be a long and expensive slog. The utility patent process is…

Expecting unexpected patent costs I still remember the one piece of sage advice given to prepare me for my wedding day: expect the unexpected. Having…

What should you look for in a patent attorney? Recently, I searched online for professionals in a particular field to assist in a new business…

Will a design patent protect your idea? Without a doubt, design patents are cheaper and quicker to obtain than utility patents. The low cost and…

What will be the name of your product? Choosing a trademark for your product can be more challenging than it seems. You may have already…

What is a realistic cost estimate for obtaining a utility patent? Why write another post on patent costs when I’ve already written several articles, such…

Why one patent might not be enough to stop competitors Obtaining a utility patent is no minor accomplishment. You likely had to respond to at…

If you want to know what makes for a well written patent application, it may help to understand what USPTO examiners really think. According to…