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Why File Single Class Instead of Multiclass Trademark Applications?

How do you register a trademark for a lot of goods and services? Suppose you wish to register a trademark for several goods or services,…

Related Goods and Services: How to Avoid the Similar Trademark Rejection

Related Goods and Services: What is the Meaning of Relatedness? Likelihood of confusion is one of the biggest obstacles to registering trademarks. In comparing trademarks,…

How to Patent a Consumer Product

How do you patent a consumer product? Consumer products are filled with innovation. Even a slight improvement might make a consumer product worthy of a…

Declaratory Judgment: How to Fight a Patent Infringement Claim When Stakes Are High

What is a patent declaratory judgment lawsuit? A patent declaratory judgment action is an infringement lawsuit in reverse. The plaintiff is the accused infringer seeking…

How does patent infringement work?

Does your product infringe a patent? Patent infringement can be tricky, but not incomprehensible. No single article can tell you everything you need to know…

Should You File a Trademark Similar to a Pending TM Application?

What if someone else filed for a similar trademark first? I can’t tell you all the reasons why people delay filing a trademark application. Perhaps…

How much does PCT national stage cost in foreign countries?

How much are PCT national stage costs in foreign countries? The cost of a PCT national stage application will vary with each country. Several factors…

Top 3 Ways to Defend Patent Infringement Claims

How do you defend a patent infringement claim? Accusations of patent infringement should be taken seriously. Whether they are asserted in the form of cease-and-desist…

How to Patent a Medical Device

What is a smarter way to patent a medical device? Medical device patents can make a direct impact on sales as well as create licensing…

How to Revive a Utility Patent: Renewing a Dead Patent

Can you revive a granted utility patent after failing to pay maintenance fees? Yes, it is possible to revive a granted utility patent where you…

How to Protect and Trademark Your Clothing Brand

How to Register IP for your Clothing Your new clothing brand may have a variety of IP to protect. Let’s look at how you should…

Trade Name: How to Trademark Your Company Name

What is a trade name? A trade name identifies your business. It may be your company’s name or a brand. Commonly, you may find that…

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