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Electronic Filing, Email Addresses, URL, Specimens and More Trademark Changes
On February 15, 2020, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) new rule regarding mandatory electronic filing of trademark applications went into effect. To accompany the updates, the USPTO published an examination guide, “Mandatory Electronic Filing and...
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property and Avoid Inadvertent Infringement In Your New Business
As a business owner and entrepreneur, protecting your novel idea from being copied or stolen is a critical strategy. The first step is to register your intellectual property (IP). IP is what sets your company apart from the rest of the industry – it’s your...
How to Protect Against Online Counterfeit During the Holiday Season
Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Holiday Flash Deals. The peak shopping season and its online buying frenzy are upon us, and with it, the proliferation of knock-offs. As holiday foot traffic to brick-and-mortar stores continues to decline, consumers are sitting at home...
Online Counterfeiting – A Growing Problem
It is a common worry among entrepreneurs and inventors that their novel idea will be copied or stolen. According to the “Global Brand Counterfeiting Report 2018,” the value of counterfeit goods in 2017 amounted to $1.2 trillion. The prevalence of counterfeit goods...
What is the Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance (PEG)?
Subject matter eligibility guidance explains how the United States Patent Trade Office (USPTO) personnel including patent examiners should evaluate claims for patent subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S. Code, Section §101. The USPTO will reject a patent...