As the premier global marketplace, Amazon has revolutionized e-commerce, providing sellers with unparalleled access to consumers worldwide. However, with great opportunity comes significant risk, particularly for businesses that rely on their intellectual property (IP) to safeguard their innovations. Copycat products,…
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Our Process for Trademarks
Our step by step process for your trademark
Our Process for Patents
Our step by step process for your patent.
WHY EXPEDITING YOUR PATENT APPLICATION IS WORTH IT
The process of obtaining a patent for an invention can be lengthy. According to statistics published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as of January 2024, the average wait time for a patent application to be substantively…
Reading a Patent Document Like a Pro: How To Quickly Grasp A General Understanding of What A Patent Document Covers
Utility patents are legal documents that can be very verbose and dense. For an untrained person, reading a utility patent to gain a general understanding of what the patent covers may be a daunting task. However, understanding the distinct parts…
Trademark Search
A trademark search in Ft. Lauderdale is an examination of different sources, including trademark databases, to establish whether a certain trademark or service mark (1) infringes on the rights of a prior user and (2) is eligible for registration with…
What Is A “Bypass” Patent Application And How Is It Useful?
There are several different types of utility patent applications. The type of patent application that should be filed is contingent on the invention itself, the invention development process and what patents and patent applications have been filed to protect the…
WHAT IS SECONDARY MEANING?
Brand developers and business owners should carefully consider the word or mark that consumers will identify with a good or service. Before investing resources in developing a brand, consideration of what makes a trademark or service mark (collectively referred to…
The Guardian
In an exclusive piece written in The Guardian, Mark Terry of The Plus IP Firm was sought after to give his insight into the pending case against Apple. You can read the full article here.
WHAT IS A 102 REJECTION?
In order to obtain a patent on an invention, one of the legal requirements under U.S. law is that an invention be new or novel. See 35 U.S.C. § 102. An application for a U.S. patent for an invention filed…