There are two ways to oppose the registration of a trademark: opposition proceedings and cancellation proceedings. If the mark is still undergoing pro...
Implications of the new patent bill (America Invents Act)
On September 8, 2011, the Senate passed the Leahy-Smith America Invents acts (AIA), which was signed by President Obama on September 16, 2011. The AIA...
What you need to travel abroad
Travelling can be very stressful. You leave the house thinking of all the things you may have forgotten and hoping for a smooth ride to your destinati...
Understanding Legal Agreements
The nature of agreements can often be difficult to identify. To determine the essence of the agreement, what it really is, it is important to look at ...
USPTO Response Times for RCEs
After a patent application is filed, the Patent Office assigns an Examiner to review the merits of the invention and determine if a patent should be i...
Property Sales with Underground Oil and Gas Tanks
When the sale of property involves an underground fuel tank, the buyer should consider having the tank tested to avoid unknowingly taking on an enviro...
SLA sends warning for selling alcohol to minors
In June, the New York State Liquor Authority (“SLA”) conducted an underage decoy detail in western New York, targeting 124 licensed convenience st...
Rules for wine labeling
New York’s wineries are facing difficulties in selling their wine, not because their wines aren’t ready, or their wholesalers aren’t willing, or...
Registering a Trademark/Service mark and Filing Requirements
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from...
TIPO reduces design patent costs
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) has listened to industry representatives claiming that design patents costs are high considering Taiwan...