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If you have invented something, you can apply for a patent with the United States Trademark and Patent Office (USTPO) to protect your rights. What are an inventor's rights after submitting a patent application? After you submit your application to the USTPO, the...
Cost-conscious leaders of small, growth-oriented businesses sometimes take undue comfort in the legal concept of a "common law trademark". Here's why that's a risky proposition, and why business owners should instead take advantage of the United States Patent and...
In essence, a trademark is a slogan, design, word, symbol or a combination of these elements that denotes and differentiates the services and goods of one particular entity from others. A number of identifiers of origin, such as trade names, certification marks,...
Patents are exclusive rights granted to inventors that exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention. There are three categories of patents in the US: utility patents, design patents and plant patents. Utility patents These protect any new and useful...
A registered trademark can be an important step in bringing a product or service to market, and it is a vital asset to protect. Acquiring a trademark prevents other companies from selling their goods or services using a mark that closely resembles yours. This...
Patents are territorial, as they only offer protection in the country where they have been filed. This means that your U.S.-registered patent is not recognized in other countries. Each foreign country has its own patent laws and, varying patent application...
There are three types of patents recognized by the U.S. government: design patents, utility patents and plant patents. Owning one of these patents gives you the legal right to refrain someone from making, selling, using or importing the invention without your...
Anyone new to the patent application process may worry about rejection. Patent rejections can happen for a variety of reasons and are at the discretion of the patent examiner. Nearly all patent applications are initially rejected by the patent examiner. New...
A patent provides an inventor with exclusive rights to prevent others from commercially using their invention. However, this does not mean that a patent cannot be infringed. When a patent is threatened, mainly through infringement, the owner may take need to take...
The process of applying for a patent can be exciting but is filled with potential pitfalls that can derail your best-laid plans. By avoiding a few common mistakes, you can give yourself and your invention the best possible chance to succeed. Missteps in the process of...
