Can you trademark before launching product?
What comes first: filing trademark or launching product? The US trademark registration system is different from the rest of the world. With a few exceptions,…
Too late to patent? Patenting after product sales or public disclosures
Is it too late to patent a product after it has been sold or publicly disclosed? Maybe not. Ideally, you would have filed patent applications…
How to Get Broader Patent Claims
Broader patent claims: when less is more Before we dive into this discussion, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page about what we…
Trademark strategy: 5 steps to optimize chances of registration
How to develop a trademark strategy that will improve chances of registering your mark A successful trademark registration will depend a great deal upon the…
Patent strategy: 5 steps to improve chances of getting a patent
Your patent strategy depends on your goals Patent strategies should be dictated by end goals. So it makes sense to start with a worthy goal,…
How hard is it to get a patent?
How hard is it to get a utility patent? Before delving into how hard it is to get a utility patent, we should define that…
What are smart product launch patent strategies?
A patent game plan for product launch Deciding whether to file a patent application before or after product launch is not easy. While much can…
Why not register your trademark?
Why not register your trademark? There may be valid reasons for not registering your trademark, but the legal cost should not be one of them.…
File both utility and design patents: When does it make sense?
Is it possible to file both utility and design patents? The question ignored by most startups and entrepreneurs is: Why not file both utility and…
What if you do not file a patent?
No patent, no problem? Utility patents generally take a long time and a lot of money to secure. You may feel inclined to skip the…
What is an IP strategy session?
What is the difference between an IP strategy session and a free initial consultation? Sometimes clients need more than what our free initial consultation can…
Free initial consultation: what is and is not covered
What is covered in our free initial consultation? Many prospective clients seek a free initial consultation to discuss their IP matters. Anyone who has read…