by evansfox | Jan 26, 2018
In 2013, the USPTO instituted a new fee rule that IP Owners group including Apple, Johnson & Johnson and Google call “crippling.” The rule itself isn’t new, but the interpretation of the law is. The law requires applicants that appeal de novo (a new review by...
by evansfox | Jan 22, 2018
The USPTO has officially announced that it has reserve funding from the fees it collects that will allow it to remain open and functioning “as usual” for a few weeks. The announcement is not specific as to how long it can remain open and does acknowledge that it will...
by evansfox | Aug 11, 2016
Information is Power Information is power. When you are adopting a new product name, you need information to make informed decisions and minimize the risk of problems down the line. Problems can, and generally do, cost thousands of dollars and negatively impact all of...
by evansfox | May 11, 2016
Our law firm has received a number of inquiries related to recent trademark scam. One of our business clients, Lugia’s Ice Cream, has kindly sent us documents to show all of our clients. These scams will pull your contact information from the United States Patent...
by evansfox | Jan 30, 2014
Pastry Chef Dominique Ansel has trademarked his Cronut and been listed by TIME Tech in the “25 Best Inventions of 2013”. Registration with the USPTO gives him the enhanced ability to sue copycatters for infringement. Restaurant owners should be careful not to name...
