Whether your company has been in business for a long time or you’re just starting out, it may be wise to consult a trademark attorney. What exactly will this type of attorney do? And does your business need one? Read on below to find out what to expect from an
An incredible idea can only get your business so far if you can’t put your stamp of ownership on it. So before you take your product to the world, you need to protect it. That’s where a quality patent attorney comes in. The right attorney can make or break your
This is a common question. Many businesses register both the business name and product names. In fact, the default should probably be to register both, in part to protect your intellectual property, and in part, for a presumption of the right to exclusively use your trademark in commerce. However, a
The US Patent and Trademark Office allows some patent applicants to file and prosecute patent applications with reduced government fees by declaring “Small Entity” status. Government fees may be further reduced for Small Entities further qualifying for “Micro Entity” status. While declaring Small Entity or Micro Entity status may reduce
Arguably the most important part of a patent or patent application is the “claims.” The claims define the metes and bounds of protection expressed in an issued patent or sought by a patent application. The scope and validity of claims are determined in large part by information defined as “prior
Many people ask the question, “Do United States trademark registrations expire?” Trademark rights in the United States vest based on use of the trademark in commerce. Whether or not you register your trademark with a state trademark office or with the United States Patent & Trademark Office, as long as