by evansfox | Jan 7, 2014
A new WIPO report shows that in 2012 global patent filings increased at their strongest rate in nearly two decades. Industrial-design registration was the strongest category. The report shows patent filings grew by 9.2% (2.35 million applications filed) in 2012,...
by evansfox | Jan 7, 2014
The New Year will bring us two new options for accelerating progress of patent applications in a variety of countries. The five largest patent offices, known as the IP5, are launching a new IP5 Patent Prosecution Highway (IP5 PPH) in January 2014. The IP5 offices are...
by evansfox | Jan 7, 2014
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 3309 (the Innovation Act). This bill would make dramatic changes to patent enforcement and defense law. The bill raises the stakes in patent infringement litigation by changing the traditional rule that attorney’s fees and...
by evansfox | Jan 5, 2014
The Rochester Business Journal’s 2014 Book of Lists was released this week. We are proud to report that Tracy Jong Law Firm is in the top 10 Intellectual Property Law Firms in Rochester.
by evansfox | Dec 24, 2013
The Global Patent Prosecution Highway (GPPH) pilot program is a multilateral agreement between thirteen national Patent Offices that will provide patent applicants with an option to accelerate patent examination in one participating Patent Office based on sufficiently...
by evansfox | Dec 19, 2013
Design patents are faster to acquire but they only have a 14 year lifespan for protection. Trade dress (distinctive, brand identifying appearance or packaging) offers protection for as long as the identifying design is used in commerce. The two work hand-in-hand. ...
