The End of an Era: AFCP 2.0 Sunset Approaches
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced the termination of the After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 (AFCP 2.0),
The Patent Pending Adventures of Diligent Dana
Dana has an idea for an invention to solve a common problem in her day-to-day life. Dana researches the demand
Facing Patent Infringement Accusations on Amazon? Don’t Go It Alone!
Selling your product on Amazon can be a dream come true, but it also comes with potential challenges. One such
What is Trade Dress?
Trade dress, like a trademark, serves to identify and distinguish sources of goods and services from each other. Trade dress encompasses
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