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…
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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…
Madrid Protocol or direct US trademark application: Which has lower costs and better benefits?
Madrid vs. US direct: Costs & non-monetary considerations International applicants seeking to register their trademark in the US have a couple of options. If the…
How to Protect Fashion and Clothing with Design Patents
Can fashion products be protected with design patents? In the fashion world, looks matter. Design patents are all about protecting unique ornamental appearances, so it…
Madrid Trademark – US Office Action: How to respond – Section 66(a)
US Office Action in Madrid Protocol Trademark Application Madrid Protocol trademark applications that enter the US through Section 66(a) will often encounter several issues. There…
China patent law: Are treatments for diseases patentable?
Guest post by Tracy Che China patent agent at Beijing ZBSD Patent & Trademark Agent Ltd. Patent eligibility of the diagnosis or treatment of diseases…
Trademark timing: When is the right time to trademark a product or company name?
When is the right time to file a trademark application? Trademarks differ from patents in terms of timing. Unlike patent deadlines, there is no strict…
Rejected Trademark Specimens: How to Respond and Submit Proper Specimens of Use
Why do trademark specimens get rejected? Back in the old days when paper trademark applications were filed via snail mail, original specimens of use were…
What technical invention information should you provide for filing a utility patent app?
What technical invention information should you send to your patent attorney for filing a utility patent application? When you’re ready to move forward with a…
Do foreign applicants have to use US attorneys for trademark filings?
Can foreign applicants file US trademark applications without a US trademark attorney? Effective August 3, 2019, the USPTO will require all foreign applicants to be…
Can you trademark a person’s name?
Can you trademark a person’s name? You might be able to register a person’s name as a trademark if the name meets certain conditions. Here…
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