Top Reasons a Patent Application Gets Rejected
Patent applications are frequently rejected for a few main reasons: novelty, obviousness, or issues with the specification or drawings.
WTC Sues Ironman For Kids for Trademark Infringement
Word Triathlon Corporation, owner and licensor of the IRONMAN, M DOT, and various Ironman-related trademarks, has sued a San Antonio, Texas company for using the domain name “ironmanforkids.com.”
What is a Trademark Statement of Use?
A Statement of Use is the official mechanism for responding to a Notice of Allowance and presenting the necessary proof of use of a trademark to finalize a trademark application.
What is a Trademark Notice of Allowance?
In a trademark application, a notice of allowance requests that the applicant submit proof of commercial use of a trademark.
Information Disclosure Statements in Continuing Patent Applications
Continuing patent applications do not always require the submission of a new Information Disclosure Statement
Trademark Knockout Searches
Trademark knockout searches are valuable ways to quickly evaluate the possibilities of registering a trademark federally.
Top Reasons To File a Trademark Application
Reasons for protecting a trademark with a federal trademark registration
Government Trademark Fees To Rise
Trademark filing fees will rise in 2017, but mostly for paper applications.
Securing a Domain Name with Pre-Existing Trademark Rights
A UDRP proceeding is a cost-effective and quick way to attempt to establish senior rights in a domain name which is similar to a registered trademark.
Bicycle Saddle Patent Litigation
An Australian patent holder is continuing to sue companies around the world on a split saddle design for bicycle seats.