Once your trademark has been accepted, it enters the USPTO register, which is viewable by the general public. While this puts the public on notice tha...
Traffic violations: what to do depends on court jurisdiction
When someone gets a traffic ticket, our office often hears an explanation that might at first blush seem like it might get the sympathy of the court. ...
Getting a document notarized in another country
Certain documents require notarization in order to be legally enforceable, including affidavits, deeds and powers of attorney. The role of the notary ...
Using Groupon with a liquor license
Groupon is a deal-of-the-day website that provides discounts on goods and services in local markets. If a certain number of people sign up for the dea...
Use your credit report to take control of your financial position
In a world of growing consumer concern of credit card fraud and the ease of sharing information with just one click of the mouse, it is more and more...
Municipal notification changes
In recent months, the SLA has made significant changes to the municipal notification requirements. The notification is the 30-day notice given to the ...
Wikipedia blackout and IP protection
Beginning at midnight (EST) on January 18, 2012, Wikipedia – arguably the most popular free online encyclopedia- blacked out use of the English site...
Should you file a provision patent application first?
Provisional patent applications are often used to establish an earlier priority date until the inventor is ready and able to invest in a non-provision...
Limits of patent protection
It is important to understand the limits of patent protection. For example, an inventor must be in possession of the invention at the time of the pate...
Importance of timely response in trademark litigation
If you find yourself on the receiving end of trademark cancellation proceedings, it is important to know what response is expected in each step of the...