A trademark office action from the USPTO is an official communication from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Within this correspondence, an examining attorney will outline any legal concerns related to your chosen trademark and the trademark application itself. It is imperative to address all legal issues raised in the Office Action before…
Safeguarding Your Inspirations: The Importance of Intellectual Property Protection Welcome to the Leveraging Inspiration podcast, The Inspired Patent Podcast. In this episode, we explore the importance of protecting intellectual property and how it can safeguard your inspirations while ensuring their exclusivity. We often hear stories of inventors who missed out on opportunities because they failed…
Leveraging Inspiration, the Inspired Patent Podcast In this episode of Leveraging Inspiration, the Inspired Patent Podcast, we delve into the world of trademarks and how to maximize trademark protection. As we navigate through the complexities of trademarks, we explore the distinction between TM (trademark) and ® (registered trademark) and provide essential tips for proper trademark…
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…