Line Cutterz Success
The picture at right showed up in my LinkedIn feed a few days ago. How great is it? This guy radiates optimism and determination, and he has from the moment I met him. Vance Zahorski is the founder of Line…
What is a Trademark?
I have written a lot of blog posts over the last 15 years or so. A lot of these posts are on very specific issues that come up infrequently. Quite a few of them are on obscure topics. But I…
Intent-to-Use Trademarks
An intent-to-use trademark application is an application that claims a company has an intent to use a trademark on products or services before it actually has launched those products or services. Trademarks are valuable assets for businesses. They protect brand…
Understanding Certification Trademarks: A Comprehensive Guide
Certification trademarks play a vital role in today’s competitive market, helping consumers make informed choices and businesses establish trust and credibility. Here, I delve into the world of certification trademarks, exploring what they are, how they work, what their significance…
Prior Art Searching and its Effect on Patent Examination: A Guide for Inventors
Patent examination and prior art searching are two vitally important components of the patenting process. As an inventor, it is essential to understand these processes to ensure that your patent application has the best chance of success. Below, I explore…
What is the EU Unitary Patent?
The EU Unitary Patent will soon come into effect. When it does, it will become a centralized system to obtain a single patent registration that covers many European countries. It is a new type of patent that will be available…
What Is A European Patent?
A European patent is a platform from which a person or business may be granted exclusive rights to an invention in multiple countries across Europe. The European Patent Office (EPO) examines and grants European patents. Importantly, the European patent is…
Non-Solicitation Clauses Protect Valuable Intangible Assets
Every company has different types of assets. These may include tangible items, such as inventory and fixtures, or intangible assets and intellectual property, such as patents and trade secrets. One of the most valuable assets of any business is likely…
Trademark Scam Spoofs Trademark Office Phone Numbers
The Trademark Office just issued a warning this week about a new trademark scam. Trademark scams are nothing new; trademark owners have for years received mailings that appear to be from the Trademark Office but are from scam companies instead…
A Warm And Fuzzy Read For A Cold January Day In Arizona
Kami writes this post – For many years, I oversaw an extensive holiday giving program for my former law firm which involved coordinating the purchase of gifts for hundreds of people in need. With the help of my colleagues, we…