Trademark applications are surging in the United States, with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reporting a sixty percent increase in applications for the first six months of 2021 alone due to historic E-commerce growth. This increase in registrations has also resulted in a...
When you apply for a trademark, your filing becomes a part of the public record. That means anyone can find out basic information about you, your contact details (including your address and email address listed on the filing) and very specific details about your filings...
Software has become one of the biggest concerns for our clients. They are creating software applications every day and trying to figure out what, if anything, is patentable. When we are asked this question by developers, we try to learn more about the software, the underlying...
Applying for a trademark, copyright, or patent is just one part of having a comprehensive plan in place for your business or brand’s intellectual property (IP). Far too many people believe that once the initial application process is over that they are fully protected and...
A common misconception is that if you have an invention that’s unique, you’ll be able to apply for a patent through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). While having a unique invention is one piece of having a patentable product, the invention must also...
Intellectual Property is commonly referred to as “creations of the mind,” covering everything from artworks, inventions, logos, trademarks, music and software. In the world of intellectual property, however, there are different tools used to protect each aspect of one’s creations or inventions. We’ll outline the...
“What’s this going to cost?” Don’t worry; every intellectual property attorney knows that you have this question when it comes to finding out how much you’ll need to invest to protect your patents, copyrights and trademarks. The answer to this question, as you probably guessed, is...
The world of intellectual property can be complicated and complex, and as such mistakes are made by well-meaning business owners and entrepreneurs every single day. While some mistakes can be remedied, others can cause drawn-out lawsuits, financial penalties, and even the destruction of one’s brand. When...
If you wish to file for a trademark in the United States, there is a fairly uniform process that must be followed to submit your claim and ultimately work towards approval of your desired trademark. The following blog post offers a basic overview of the...
Naming a new business can be fun, stressful, challenging or all of the above. In choosing a name that’s memorable and accurately reflects your brand, it’s also important to select a business name with intellectual property protections in mind. That’s because your business name could...