The End of an Era: AFCP 2.0 Sunset Approaches
What happens now that the After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 has ended? The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently
The Patent Pending Adventures of Diligent Dana
Step 1: Researching Your Invention’s Potential Dana has an idea for an invention to solve a common problem in her
Facing Patent Infringement Accusations on Amazon? 5 Essential Things To Know
Understanding Amazon Patent Infringement Accusations Selling your product on Amazon can be a dream come true, but it also comes
What is Trade Dress?
What is the Importance of Trade Dress Protection? Trade dress, like a trademark, serves to identify and distinguish sources of
What is the Doctrine of Equivalents, and How Can It Prove my Patent Infringement Claim?
What is a patent? A patent is a grant by a government of the right to exclude others from the
Can you Lose your Trademark Rights if the Mark Becomes Generic?
Trademarks If a trademark becomes generic, the rights may become lost. This begs the question: how can I prevent my
Where to Register a Trademark and Use Requirements
Where Can You Register a Trademark? You can register a trademark with a state government, the federal government, or both.
What are Trademarks?
Overview Trademarks, trade dress, and design patents are each exclusionary intellectual property rights that protect non-functional aspects of an owner’s
Can a Competitor’s Imported Product Infringe on my United States Patent?
Overview Products imported to the United States can infringe on issued U.S. patents. Patent owners have several options for protecting