What is covered in our free initial consultation? Many prospective clients seek a free initial consultation to discuss their IP matters. Anyone who has read…
Why should startups care about patents? Spend enough time on the internet and you will find arguments both for and against startups filing patents. One…
Why do trademark applications get rejected? Most trademark applications are not approved on their first go-around according to USPTO trademark statistics. Only 34.4% of TEAS…
Should you file a patent application? Before discussing how to patent a product, let’s briefly consider the why question. Give some thought to this fundamental…
Strategies for Obtaining Medical Device Patents Patenting medical devices can be particularly challenging given the crowded prior art. To be successful, you will need to…
What is an article of manufacture? Can graphic design be protected with design patents regardless of the product? Design patents cover only those designs that…
How to reduce the probability of trademark oppositions Neither you nor your IP attorney can predict with absolute certainty how third parties may feel about…
When is a supplemental amendment appropriate? As suggested by its name, a supplemental amendment is an additional reply to a patent Office Action. Supplemental replies…
What is a prior-filed trademark application? A prior-filed application is someone else’s trademark application with an earlier filing date than yours. If the USPTO trademark…