How to Oppose a Trademark Application
When is the right time to oppose a trademark application? Before you can oppose a trademark application, the mark must first receive preliminary approval. A…
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When is a trademark Power of Attorney required?
What is a trademark Power of Attorney? A trademark Power of Attorney (POA) is required in a trademark application under certain circumstances as discussed below.…
Micro Entity Status: What is our firm’s policy?
Why does micro entity status matter? USPTO patent fees are generally proportionate to the size of the applicant. A large entity with over 500 employees…
Why combine multiple inventions into a single utility patent application?
If you have multiple inventions related to a main idea or product, when does it make sense to combine them into a single utility patent…
What is an insurance extension request in an Intent-To-Use trademark application?
Why would you need an insurance extension? In an Intent-To-Use (ITU) trademark application that has been allowed, an applicant will have a deadline to submit…
Is a Final Office Action really “final”?
How final is a Final Office Action? Don’t freak out if you’ve received a Final Office Action (FOA) in your patent application. It is not…
US National Phase Common Mistakes: How to Avoid Errors
Recognizing and Avoiding US National Phase Common Mistakes PCT applicants entering the US national phase will benefit by understanding specific USPTO requirements and rules that…
How To Respond To Patent Office Action
What does it take to respond to a Patent Office Action? Since the probability is high (approximately 88%) that a utility nonprovisional patent application will…
What is a PCT Receiving Office (RO) and International Search Authority (ISA)?
Who can file a PCT application? Before delving into the details of PCT Receiving Offices (RO) and International Search Authorities (ISA), we should start with…
Who is the patent inventor?
What makes someone a patent inventor? Every US patent application requires an identification of each inventor. A patent inventor must be an individual who contributes…
Inventor Grace Period: When is it too late to file a US patent after disclosing invention?
Can prior public disclosures of my invention kill my chances of getting a patent? Revealing your invention to the public before filing a patent application…
How to Amend PCT Application
Does Your PCT Application Require Any Amendments? Before delving into the complexities of filing amendments to a PCT application, the initial question to consider is…
What is trademark priority?
Trademark Priority: Determining Who Was First Trademark rights in the US generally belong to the one who was first to use the mark in commerce.…
Are monetary sanctions available in TTAB proceedings?
Are monetary sanctions available in TTAB trademark proceedings? No, monetary sanctions are not available in TTAB trademark oppositions and cancellations. TBMP Section 502.05 states: The…
Can you file an amendment after allowance?
Can a patent application be amended after allowance? Maybe. An amendment after a Notice of Allowance in a patent application is not a matter of…
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