What is a European Unitary Patent?
Why consider a Europe Unitary Patent? US patent applicants will often give consideration to foreign patent protection. In addition to China, US patent filers will…
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How to Win Amazon APEX: Case Study on Noninfringement
Amazon APEX Patent Case Study: How to Win the Noninfringement Argument Sellers nowadays cannot ignore patent issues when selling on Amazon. APEX is Amazon’s program…
How to Deal With a Difficult Trademark Rejection
Dealing with Difficult Trademark Office Actions When your trademark application receives a challenging refusal, think twice before doing what everyone else does (i.e., argue). Do…
Can your patent protect you from infringement?
Would a patent protect its owner from infringing other patents? Patents are complicated, to say the least. For those new to patents, one concept is…
How Amazon Sellers Can Avoid Getting Wrong Patents
What are the right patents for Amazon sellers? Amazon sellers face a unique challenge in stopping competitors from selling copycat products. Traditional patents that might…
Is your design patent taking too long?
How long does it take to get a design patent? On average, a design patent application can take about 16 months for the initial examination.…
Everything Foreign Applicants Must Know About US Utility Patents
Can foreign applicants file US utility patent applications? Inventors located outside the US can file US patent applications. Foreign inventors, however, must be careful to…
How does a Terminal Disclaimer work?
What is a terminal disclaimer? Think of a terminal disclaimer as a limit on the term of a patent. This mechanism is used by the…
Difficult Patent Examiner and Repeated Rejections: What Are Your Options?
Are you dealing with a difficult patent examiner? According to this Yale study, about 88% of US utility patent applications will receive a first rejection.…
How to Persuade a Trademark Examiner: What Arguments Work for USPTO Examining Attorneys?
Why are USPTO trademark examiners called examining attorneys? USPTO trademark examiners are attorneys and, therefore, called examining attorneys. When responding to a trademark application rejection,…
Trademark Rejected Again: Smarter Options to Respond to a Final Office Action
Was your trademark application rejected again? It can be frustrating to receive a second refusal in your trademark application. Would filing another argument be a…
Late Patent Renewal: How to Get Your Utility Patent Back
Is it too late to reinstate your utility patent? Time is of the essence when it comes to renewing unintentionally expired utility patents. While a…
What are the Trademark DuPont Factors for determining likelihood of confusion?
Are we talking about real or theoretical trademark confusion? Likelihood of confusion can be a confusing subject. What makes one trademark too similar to another?…
When is the Design Patent Foreign Filing Deadline? Any extensions?
When is the design patent foreign filing deadline? The design patent foreign filing deadline is 6 months from your earliest design application. Generally, a US…
How to Show Your Trademark Is Not Similar: Partial Cancellation of TM Registration
Why Arguments Alone May Not Be Enough to Overcome a Likelihood of Confusion Refusal Likelihood of confusion is a fancy way of saying that the…
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