IP Strategy

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…

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 utility patent? Before delving into how hard it is to get a utility patent, we should define that…

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? There may be valid reasons for not registering your trademark, but the legal cost should not be one of them.…

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…

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 the difference between an IP strategy session and a free initial consultation? Sometimes clients need more than what our free initial consultation can…

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…

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…

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,…

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…