Have you filed a trademark application and received an Office Action from the Examining Attorney who reviewed it asking you to disclaim a portion of your trademark? This is an extremely common occurrence and this post is meant to clear up any confusion as to what that...
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State or Federal Trademark Registration?
Deciding between a state or federal trademark registration often comes up when starting your business. There’s a clear winner…
Comparing Design Patents and Utility Patents
Learn the difference between design patents and utility patents. Depending on your invention, one may be better than the other. Or you may need both.
How To Trademark Your Logo
One of the most exciting times for any business owner is perfecting the logo that will be representing the...
Can I Patent a Recipe?
Technically, the answer is yes. Is it likely? Probably not.
Provisional Patent Applications
Sometimes a provisional patent application may be what you are looking for. Find out the pros and cons of filing one.
Choosing a Strong Company Name
One of the first decisions you make when starting a business is what to call it. It's also one of the most important,...
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