CIP or Continuation: What are the differences? Both types of patent applications fall under the category of a continuing application. A continuing application is a…
Which countries are not members of the PCT? Since the PCT does not cover every country, applicants interested in foreign patent protection must keep in mind the…
What does patent ineligible mean? Not everything is patentable. US courts have recently drawn a line between eligible versus ineligible subject matter for patent protection.…
When do you have to submit evidence of trademark use? In an Intent-To-Use (ITU) trademark application, you have six months from the Notice of Allowance…
How much is the initial filing cost of a utility nonprovisional patent application? By far, the biggest component in determining the cost of a nonprovisional…
What is a Request for Continued Examination (RCE)? We’ve discussed how a patent Final Office Action is not really “final.” You will still have opportunities to…
What is the cost to file a trademark application? The initial filing cost of a trademark application depends primarily on the attorney’s fee for filing.…
How to Deal with a Final Patent Rejection Sometimes, an ex parte appeal is your only reasonable option when your patent application has been repeatedly…
US trademark application based on a foreign trademark application or registration? An owner of a foreign trademark filing may apply for the same mark in…
Color Drawings & Color Photographs in Utility Patent Applications Color drawings are acceptable in US patent applications, but not in international applications (see PCT Rule…
What happens after your nonprovisional utility patent application is filed? So your utility nonprovisional patent application has been filed. Now what? Expect a long wait…