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Ten Million Patents – What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been
On June 21, 1788 the U.S. Constitution was ratified. It contains a clause in Article I, Section 8 providing that Congress shall have the power to promote the progress of science and useful arts, by...
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Looking Back, Looking Forward: Significant Intellectual Property Developments...
The past ten years have seen amazing advances in technology and the next ten promise even more. How has the law kept up to ensure intellectual property rights are adequately protected and what are...
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COVID-19 Impact on USPTO Deadlines
COVID-19 has disrupted businesses and has wrought havoc with timelines and deadlines. Likely, it will continue to do so. Many government agencies, such as the IRS as we reported here, are reacting to...
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Copyright and patent protection apply to product packaging, too
Product packaging is a critical part of every manufacturer’s operations (and even that of many wholesalers and retailers). A product’s packaging is often the first thing customers see: and first...
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What is the difference between patents, trademarks and copyrights?
After years of research and development, your company is finally about to launch a new “game changing” product. You know you need to protect this product, but where do you start? What do you name your...
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What is a patentability search and why should I have one conducted?
A patentability search allows a patent practitioner to assess the likelihood of successfully obtaining a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). The USPTO may issue a...
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What is an FTO?
It’s funny the vast differences acronyms have. On Instagram, “FTO” stands for “flexible time off,” and on Facebook, it stands for the game “Faery Tale Online.” For purposes of this article and in the...
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USPTO Launches Green Energy Category for Incentive Program
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced the launch of a new Green Energy Category as part of their Incentive Program. The program is designed to encourage innovation...
View ArticleMaking a Mark for Mother Earth: USPTO Launches Trademarks for Humanity Awards...
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently announced a new awards program to recognize brand owners utilizing their trademarks to make meaningful contributions towards solving...
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BREXIT: What does it mean to your Intellectual Property in Europe?
By a slim margin, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union (EU) last week. Via the European Union Trademark System and the European Patent Convention a trademark or patent owner had the...
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