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Extension of Time to File a Response to a USPTO Trademark Office Action
It is not uncommon to receive a trademark office action from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) shortly after filing a trademark application. Trademark office actions can also be issued after the filing of a Statement of Use or an Amendment to...
What is a Post-Registration Office Action from the USPTO?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may issue a post-registration office action if your trademark renewal or maintenance filing failed in some way to meet the legal requirements. The office action is a formal notice to you that your registration is...
Understanding Non-Substantive Trademark Office Actions
Quick Answer A non-substantive trademark Office Action usually involves procedural or administrative corrections rather than legal refusal of the trademark itself. Responding accurately and on time helps prevent delays, repeated examiner requests, and potential...
ITC Patent Protection for Small Businesses
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) provides firm and effective mechanisms for companies to protect their patents and preserve their market share. Even small companies with limited resources can utilize the ITC's exclusion orders to prevent infringing...
What do USPTO Discretionary Denial Proceedings Mean For Patent Strategy?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently made some changes to how the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) will handle discretionary denials of patents. The changes came in late February when the USPTO took back the Fintiv memo given by...
How Long Does a Patent Last? (Calculating the Term Length)
Every innovator wants to know one thing after securing a patent: how long will this protection last? Patent term length determines how long an inventor or business enjoys exclusive rights before the invention enters the public domain. In the United States, the exact...
How Much Does It Cost to Obtain a Patent in the US?
If you’re planning to protect your invention in the United States, understanding the true expenses involved is critical. Many inventors assume it’s just about filing a form, but the reality is far more layered. The primary cost driver is what’s often referred to as US...
How to Protect Your Food Truck’s Trademark?
Quick Answer Trademark protection helps food truck owners secure their business name, logo, and branding against copycats and customer confusion. Early registration, consistent branding, and active monitoring strengthen legal rights and protect long-term brand value...
Stanley Black & Decker’s Trademark Battle with Pacific Market International
Trademark disputes are common in business, especially when well-known brands seek to protect their intellectual property. One such case involves Stanley Black & Decker and Pacific Market International (PMI) two companies connected by branding yet embroiled in a...
Utility Patent vs. Design Patent: Which One Does Your Invention Actually Need?
Key Takeaways Utility patents and design patents protect fundamentally different aspects of an invention. Choosing the wrong one, or overlooking the need for both, leaves part of your invention unprotected. ● A utility patent protects how an invention works, its...