For patents, the filing, issue, and maintenance fees are reduced by 50 percent or 75 percent, respectively is an applicant qualifies as a micro entity. Micro entity status is based on the gross income limit of an inventor. Based on the current USPTO fees schedule, the “Maximum Qualifying Gross Income” for purposes of paying any eligible…
Organization and Staff Classification Standards and Development maintains the patent classification systems. Classification Divisions and Contact Numbers Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) The Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) effort is a joint partnership between the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the European Patent Office (EPO) where the Offices have agreed to harmonize their existing…
Understanding Trademark Infringement Any unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or in connection with goods or services in a manner that is likely to confuse a consumer is trademark infringement. Any trademark owner may file a civil action in state or federal court. The filing will depend on the facts of the…
