Congratulations! You plan to secure a federal trademark registration for your trademark! Now what? Should you DIY? Do you really NEED to engage a trademark attorney file your trademark? The decision rests with you, and it’s crucial to make an informed choice. Here are some of the advantages of hiring a competent trademark attorney: 1)A…
Good to Great, by Jim Collins, is a seminal work in the field of business leadership and management. In this book, Collins outlines the common characteristics of companies that have made the transition from being good to being truly great. One of the key factors that he identifies is the importance of having the right…
To communicate with outside counsel and save time and money, you can follow these tips: Clearly define your legal needs: Before reaching out to outside counsel, make sure you have a clear understanding of your legal needs. This will help you to provide a clear and concise explanation of the matter to the counsel, which…
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence language model created by OpenAI that has gained popularity for its ability to communicate with users in a human-like manner. Like any new technology, however, ChatGPT has its advantages and disadvantages. While it can assist users with a variety of tasks and provide a wealth of information, it also has…
Ode to Patents by ChatGPT With ink and paper, I craft my trade As a patent attorney, I seek to aid Those who innovate, create and design To protect their work, to draw a line Patents, oh patents, how they shine A legal right, a grand design To inventors, they bring such pride A shield…
The “first use” date for a trademark is the date when the trademark was first used in commerce in connection with the goods or services for which it is registered or applied for. In the United States, the first use date is important because it determines who has priority in the event of a trademark…
You may have heard me say “a patent gives one the right to sue”. Once you have a patent, you have the grounds to sue others who you believe are infringing upon it. However, having your product patented does not mean others are barred from suing you with allegations that your patent is infringing upon…
FUND YOUR PATENTS WITH TAX CREDITS Do you have U.S. based employees or contractors? Are you manufacturing a product within the U.S.? If you have employees in the US you may be eligible for a substantial tax credit (Some companies are receiving more than $300,000 from the government). What are the tax credits? The Employee…
Pickleball is a great game that was invented about 50 years ago and is now one of the fastest growing sports. Likewise, if you have started the patent process with an invention, you may have a plan to become a fast growing company with your new invention. You want your patent application to be like…
Patent attorneys are important in helping you protect your IP from current and future competitors. Some patent attorneys are better than others. A great patent attorney will meet these 7 criteria. 1. They encourage you to research your invention in the marketplace. As an inventor you probably have a lot of experience in your industry….