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…
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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…
Eight Patent Law Concepts Every Business or Inventor Should Know
Few areas of law are as specialized as patent law. Most lawyers not specializing in patent law receive only a few hours of training on the subject. Doing something – or not doing something – may eliminate a persons or…
What is An Intellectual Property Audit and How Will It Help My Business?
An intellectual property audit (“IP Audit”) is a systematic review of the intellectual property assets owned, used or acquired by a business. An IP Audits purpose is to uncover under-utilized IP assets, identify any threats to a companys bottom line,…
How to Select a Good Trademark
A trademark is one of the most important assets a business will ever own. A good trademark will distinguish a business from the competition. A poor trademark may lead to legal disputes and dull your marketing efforts. Following the guidelines…
What Is A Domain Dispute And The UDRP?
Because conducting business on the internet is commonplace in todays marketplace, businesses have realized that it is extremely valuable to have a domain name that is the same as their business name or the name of their products. When a…
Are Apps Patentable?
Yes. Apps for iPhones, Android phones and other smart phones and devices may be patentable under the United States patent laws. An app is a piece of software and like other types of software may be granted patent protection. However,…
Why Register Trademarks?
Businesses use trademarks and service marks to develop their brands and increase their market share. A trademark or service mark (also collectively known as marks) includes any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination thereof, used to identify and distinguish…
What Protection Does A Design Patent Provide?
What is a design patent? A design patent protects any new, original and ornamental design for an article of manufacture. Individuals and businesses use design patents to protect the ornamental designs of their products. Although a purely functional design is…