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 “Trademark Application & Post-Registration Process Timelines” (https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/process/tm_timeline.jsp)....

What tools are in your toolbox for brand protection?

In my previous blog about brand management, I discussed what a brand is, the importance of developing a brand, and how to manage it. With all the time and effort you spend accomplishing this, it becomes increasingly crucial that this investment is sufficiently...

Using judicial factors for determining patent damages

When an inventor commercializes his invention, the question always arises as to what it is worth if you sell of license it to someone. A new product has no history and it can be difficult to truly ascertain a value without hiring expensive valuation or appraisal...

What is your IP portfolio like?

In today’s world, managing your business has become more than maximizing the return on investments in employees, products, and equipment. Your company’s biggest asset is its intellectual property. This is more than just patents, trademarks and copyrights, but includes...