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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Patent Litigation Costs Under $1 Million: How to Litigate Patents with Lower Attorney’s Fees
How much does patent litigation cost? According to statistics and economic surveys, the median patent litigation cost is roughly $1.5 million cases where the amount…
Amazon APEX Patent Attorney: Success-Based Legal Fees for Utility Patent Infringement Cases
What is the cost of fighting an Amazon seller patent case? The cost of an Amazon patent evaluation can range from a few thousand dollars…
Utility Patent Infringement: The Most Important Things to Know
How to Ask the Right Questions About Utility Patent Infringement Utility patent infringement is complex, to say the least. Beyond the technical analysis which can…
Can you infringe a patent application?
Can you infringe a pending patent application? You cannot infringe a patent application. Only issued patents can be infringed. Is this fair? It depends. For…
China Manufacturer Claims No Patents: Should you sell their products?
Why would foreign manufacturers promise that no patents cover their products? It is always wise to recognize the biases and incentives of a potential business…
How to Get Your Patent First When Others Filed Before You
Is it possible to get your patent first before an earlier application is patented? In the old days, the US patent system gave rights to…
How to Apply for a Design Patent After Selling Your Product
Is it too late to apply for a design patent after product sales? Sellers of uniquely looking products face an age-old dilemma. Should they apply…
Are design patent applications published?
Can you see a pending design patent application? No, US design patent applications are not published. Therefore, the public cannot monitor or search for a…
Amazon Seller Patent Infringement ASIN Listings: Everything You Need to Know About APEX and Design Patents
What are your options when Amazon ASIN listings infringe your patent? Great selling products on Amazon will undoubtedly face competition. While more competitors are generally…
Quick Path IDS: How do you submit prior art after paying the issue fee?
Can you submit prior art after paying the issue fee? It can be a hassle, but the duty of disclosure in a patent application does…
How to Increase Utility Patent Chances of Success: Track One and PCT Strategies
Is it possible to increase your utility patent chances of success? It is common knowledge that obtaining a US utility patent is a years-long process…
TM Opposition: How to Oppose a Trademark Application
Is it even possible for you to file a trademark opposition? Potential clients frequently ask about how they can oppose a trademark application. Before diving…
What is a partial cancellation of a trademark registration?
How do you prove that your trademark is not similar? One of the most common rejections of trademark applications is likelihood of confusion. While you…
What is the Amazon APEX patent program?
For an ecommerce giant that prefers to develop its own systems, it is no surprise that Amazon would create its own legal system for resolving…
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