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…
Should you get a second opinion on your patent application?
What should you ask for in a second opinion? So you have a nagging feeling that something is not right with your pending patent application,…
What to do when your patent application is allowed
When is a patent application allowed? When your patent application has been allowed, the USPTO will send a Notice of Allowance setting forth a 3-month…
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…