The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is always tweaking fees slightly here and there. However, effective January 18, 2025, the USPTO implemented significant changes to its trademark application fee structure. Here, I focus on the changes to the…
This week the law firm was recognized as a Green Business by the City of Phoenix. We are the second law firm in Phoenix to be recognized for its efforts in diverting material away from area landfills. We emphasize all…
Today I came across this article from Inventors Digest featuring podcast star Adam Carolla. It captions his life as a metaphor for invention – the ability to try, fail, and improve. And it makes a good point that America, and…
Unlike oppositions in trademark examinations, there is no formal opposition proceeding in patent examinations. Patent applicants can consent to protests or pre-issuance oppositions on a case-by-case basis and reexamination proceedings after issuance can occur, but generally, third-party communications concerning an…
Following on very nicely with what I wrote yesterday, today I found an example of a mouthful of a trademark. You can decide how many of Steve’s characteristics this mark upholds / violates: The Word Mark: JUST PLAIN JOE COFFEE…
Please, lawyers, please, stop writing “X statute provides in pertinent part.” Several reasons. First,you’re probably not using it right, because you’re quoting the whole statute. Second, if you’re only quoting part of the statute, then your use of ellipses will…
I’ve now linked this blog to twitter. I’ll be sending out periodic updates from my blog on patent, trademark, and copyright news and tips.