by evansfox | Jul 20, 2012
The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is a treaty program of participating national patent offices. The PPH program allows an inventor to fast track coordinating patent applications in various countries once related patent claims are allowed in WIPO or one of the...
by evansfox | Mar 15, 2012
Patent infringement occurs when someone makes, uses, markets, advertises, sells or imports a patented invention or, in some circumstances, its equivalent. A person can also commit “indirect infringement” by actively and knowingly causing someone else to infringe. If...
by evansfox | Mar 15, 2012
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 that you own a particular mark, it is also a database that enterprising businesses (scammers) can use to collect fees...
by evansfox | Jan 15, 2012
Beginning at midnight (EST) on January 18, 2012, Wikipedia – arguably the most popular free online encyclopedia- blacked out use of the English site. Instead, users have the ability to learn more about SOPA and PIPA and what these Acts could mean for sites like...
by evansfox | Jan 15, 2012
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 process and to meet these expectations timely and thoroughly. Failure to comply may result in the cancellation of...
by evansfox | Dec 21, 2011
We always encourage our clients to do their homework before making any large investments, whether it is a business purchase, trademark application, or marketing your innovative product. Before investing time and money in manufacturing a product or applying for patent...
