Have you filed a trademark application and received an Office Action from the Examining Attorney who reviewed it asking you to disclaim a portion of your trademark? This is an extremely common occurrence and this post is meant to clear up any confusion as to what that...
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Comparing Design Patents and Utility Patents
You’ve invented something unique that you are really proud of. Before telling everyone about your invention, you know that you should likely look into “patenting” it. Did you know that there are different types of patents you can apply for? For...
How To Trademark Your Logo
One of the most exciting times for any business owner is perfecting the logo that will be representing the company. The logo is an essential part of your brand and proper steps should be taken to protect all of the hard work that went into creating it. Logos are...
Can I Patent a Recipe?
Technically, the answer is yes. Is it likely? Probably not. Another, and perhaps better question you should be asking yourself is whether or not you actually want to pursue patent protection. Is a recipe patentable? In order to be patentable, a...
Provisional Patent Applications
A provisional patent application acts as a placeholder for a later filed non-provisional patent application. It will never get examined nor will it issue as a patent. What it will do for you is give you a year from the date you file it to file a utility...
Choosing a Strong Company Name
One of the most daunting tasks when starting a business is naming it. It is far too common that a new business owner comes up with a name which does not provide the solid foundation necessary to build a strong brand. You should avoid the urge of being too...
Why Your Business Needs a Trademark
The beauty with entrepreneurs, especially those looking to get their small business up and running, is that they always dream big. It’s that dream which drives them to get through the day to day operations required to build a successful business. With that said,...
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