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.
Patent Examiners Mostly Accurate in Time
The Office of Inspector General recently found that while most patent examiners are truthful in reporting their hours worked, some have been compensated – at high cost – for hours they have not.
Acceptable Specimens for a Trademark Application
Some types of advertisements and displays are acceptable as specimens for trademarks.
Trademarks for Etsy Shops
Developing trademark rights in an Etsy shop name and for the products sold online is an important business step.
Increased Trademark Fees
The Trademark Office is considering raising fees for some trademark filings.