How to avoid a trademark opposition
How to reduce the probability of trademark oppositions Neither you nor your IP attorney can predict with absolute certainty how third parties may feel about…
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What is a supplemental amendment?
When is a supplemental amendment appropriate? As suggested by its name, a supplemental amendment is an additional reply to a patent Office Action. Supplemental replies…
Prior-filed Application: How to Deal with Trademark Suspension
What is a prior-filed trademark application? A prior-filed application is someone else’s trademark application with an earlier filing date than yours. If the USPTO trademark…
To file an RCE or not?
When does an RCE matter? RCE stands for Request for Continued Examination. To file an RCE or not to file – this is a question…
IP for product designers: What should designers and consultants know about intellectual property?
Should product designers care about IP? Product designers and consultants are in the business of not only creating new products, but also in helping their…
Japanese PCT Applicants Entering US National Phase: What you need to know
From Japan PCT to US national phase For Japanese PCT applicants seeking to enter the US national phase, understanding the peculiarities of US patent practice…
Does our law firm take credit card retainer payments?
Yes, our law firm takes credit card payments for initial retainers While the legal industry has been slow to adapt, Innovation Capital Law Group tries…
Trademark Cancellation: What You Need to Know
Does it make sense to file a trademark cancellation? The decision to cancel a registered trademark is not an easy one. You’re about to embark…
EU and UK IP law: How will Brexit affect IP rights?
Guest post by Amelia Skeldingat Keltie How will Brexit affect UK IP rights? The UK is currently due to leave the EU on October 31,…
Korean PCT Applicants Entering US National Phase: What You Need to Know
From Korean PCT to US national phase Korean PCT applicants seeking to file a US national phase application should be aware of key differences between…
European PCT Applicants Entering US National Phase: What You Need to Know
From Europe PCT to US national phase Germany, UK, France, Switzerland, Sweden and the Netherlands are among the top 10 countries that use the PCT…
South Korea IP: How many patent and trademark applications are filed in S. Korea?
Guest post by Sung-pil HwangSouth Korea patent and trademark attorney at E.M.Hwang & Partners How many IP applications are filed in South Korea? South Korea…
What we need to file your trademark application
What information do you need to provide for us to file your trademark application? Since we get these questions all the time, we thought it…
Low Tech IP: Design patent and trademark protection
Design patent and trademark protection for low tech products So you’re not in the high tech industry. Is IP out of the question then? You…
Latin America Patent Law: What is the Problem and Solution Approach?
Guest post by Carlota VergasEuropean Patent Attorney at Balder IP Patent laws in Latin American countries The Patent Laws in Latin American countries establish the…
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