Vic Lin

How to read a patent While design patents are straightforward, utility patents can be confusing to understand. You have the claims which read like a…

What is a patent abstract? A patent abstract is a short section of a utility patent that concisely summarizes the invention. Preferably located after the…

What is a Patent Examiner’s Amendment? I love Examiner’s Amendments. Not only is the patent examiner willing to allow a patent application, the examiner is…

What is an extension of time to oppose a trademark application? The US trademark legal system allows third parties to oppose the registration of a…

Can an abandoned patent application be revived? Under certain circumstances, yes. An abandoned patent application may be revived depending upon the following key factors: Need…

Is US design patent protection available for a graphical user interface? Yes, it is possible to obtain a US design patent on a graphical user…

Office Action cost range: from simple to complex responses The cost estimate of responding to an Office Action in a utility patent application will depend…

What should you ask for in a second opinion? So you have a nagging feeling that something is not right with your pending patent application,…

How do you transfer ownership of a trademark? To change the owner of a federal trademark registration or application, a trademark assignment should be signed…

How much does an international utility patent application cost? International patent costs can escalate quickly. When pursuing utility patents in foreign countries, you cannot ignore…

What are standard USPTO filing fees for a utility nonprovisional patent application? Anyone concerned about cash flow will be glad to know that certain USPTO…

Does the Amazon infringement notice identify a patent, trademark or copyright? At the outset, you should carefully study the Amazon infringement notice to determine which…