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Can you get sued for sending a cease-and-desist letter? Yes, you can get sued for sending a C&D letter. It’s called a declaratory judgment lawsuit.…

What is wrong with filing cheap patents? It’s one thing to tell folks that cheap patents can lead to irreversible damage, but it’s quite another…

Do you need to find a new patent lawyer? Existing relationships are sticky. Like glue, we tend to stick to an existing relationship with a…

What is a reissue application? Congratulations on getting your utility patent. After overcoming Office Actions and multiple rejections, you have reached the desired goal of…

Is it too late for you to file a patent? Did you miss a patent filing deadline? Or, did you not even know that patents…

Does it make sense to get a patent in China? One of the most frequent questions I get about getting a patent in China is…

Should you try to file a patent yourself? Should you file a utility patent application yourself? Would your utility patent application enjoy a higher success…

Focus on What Matters Most So much has been said about the patent application process. It can feel overwhelming. To avoid information overload, let’s get…

How many US patents has patent attorney Vic Lin obtained? As of the most recent update of this post, the total number of granted US…

When do patents and trademarks overlap? Everyone once in awhile, a client may have IP rights that involve both patents and trademarks. When the two…

How can you reduce the risk of patent infringement? It depends. Patent professionals, including myself, constantly stress that a patent does not protect its owner…

What is the design patent infringement test? It’s simple to recite, but tricky to apply. The test for design patent infringement involves a visual comparison…