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UNDERSTANDING THE TRADEMARK REGISTRATION PROCESS
The purpose of this article is to explain the timeline of the trademark registration process.…
The Guardian
In an exclusive piece written in The Guardian, Mark Terry of The Plus IP Firm…
What is the Test for Obviousness?
One of the requirements for obtaining a patent on an invention is that the invention…
WHAT EXACTLY IS LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION?
When you file a trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a…
STANDARD FOR PROVING WILLFUL PATENT INFRINGMENT IN PATENT CASES
An accused patent infringer can face enhanced damages of up to three times actual damages…
Copyright, Trademark, & Patents: What’s the difference?
In the digital age we have so much access to information and technology it can…
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF DISCLAIMING PORTIONS OF A TRADEMARK?
In trademark law, certain words can be difficult to protect. The United States Trademark Office…
Responding to Final Office Actions
DECISIONS, DECISIONS – OPTIONS FOR RESPONDING TO A USPTO FINAL OFFICE ACTION When an applicant…
Do I have to “use” a trademark before filing an application for trademark registration?
Given that my practice is focused on patent and trademark law, many people often ask…
