IP Strategy

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 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…

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…

Why File Single Class Instead of Multiclass Trademark Applications?

How do you register a trademark for a lot of goods and services? Suppose you wish to register a trademark for several goods or services,…

How to Register a Trademark: What goods and services are related or unrelated?

What is the meaning of related goods and services? Likelihood of confusion is one of the biggest obstacles to registering trademarks. In comparing trademarks, examiners…

How to Patent a Consumer Product

Can you patent a consumer product? Consumer products are filled with innovation. Even a slight improvement might make a consumer product worthy of a patent.…

Declaratory Judgment: How to Fight a Patent Infringement Claim When Stakes Are High

What is a patent declaratory judgment lawsuit? A patent declaratory judgment action is an infringement lawsuit in reverse. The plaintiff is the accused infringer seeking…

How does patent infringement work?

Does your product infringe a patent? Patent infringement can be tricky, but not incomprehensible. No single article can tell you everything you need to know…

How to Protect and Trademark Your Clothing Brand

How to Register IP for your Clothing Your new clothing brand may have a variety of IP to protect. Let’s look at how you should…

Trade Name: How to Trademark Your Company Name

What is a trade name? A trade name identifies your business. It may be your company’s name or a brand. Commonly, you may find that…
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