After you file your PCT application, you will receive an International Preliminary Examination Report (IPER). The IPER occurs during the first stage o...
Alternatives to a PCT application
When it is time to consider whether to file a PCT application, it is important to weigh in possible alternatives. For example, you can make a direct n...
How a PCT can reduce overall patent costs
The biggest deterrent to filing a PCT application is the filing fees, which will cost thousands of dollars – and this does not include the legal fee...
International patent questions – answered
Can I get an international patent? There is no such thing as an international patent, nor is there an international patent office. The World Intellect...
Receiving a Cease & Desist letter – Part 3: exploring patent licenses In Part 1 of this series on cease & desist letters, I explained th...
Receiving a cease and desist letter – Part 2: due diligence
In Part 1 of this series on cease and desist letters, I suggested hiring an attorney for an infringement opinion if and when you are faced with a ceas...
Receiving a Cease & Desist letter – Part 1: Where to start
I rarely see clients go into a defensive panic mode more quickly than when they receive a cease & desist letter. The calls I get range from the ou...
The PCT-PPH program
There is a new opportunity being afforded PCT applications (on a beta test or pilot basis) that receive positive results in the international phase to...
Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Explained
The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is a program available to some patent applications that have entered the national stage. In order to qualify for ...
Recent trends in trademark application timelines
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO website offers a wealth of information about trademarks. One valuable publication is the “Trade...