What is interstate commerce?
[27-July-21 22:05:37]What is Interstate Commerce? Under Federal Law, interstate commerce is any commercial transactions or traffic that cross state boundaries or that involve more than one...
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REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINT INVENTORSHIP
[13-July-21 16:11:29]The inventive entity for a particular application is based on some contribution to at least one of the claims made by each of the named...
Can the USPTO assist me in the developing and marketing of my patent?
[29-June-21 2:18:33]The USPTO cannot act or advise concerning the business transactions or arrangements that are involved in the development and marketing of an invention. The Office,...
What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement?
[21-June-21 20:59:35]Non-Disclosure agreements are commonly referred to as confidentiality or assignment agreements. These are legally binding agreements that establishes a confidential relationship. Disclosing and/or receiving parties...
What factors would the USPTO consider when refusing to register a trademark?
[14-June-21 21:21:33]Each trademark application is assigned to a Trademark Examiner who examines the application for compliance with federal law. Likelihood of confusion between the mark of...
What Can Be Patented
[8-June-21 21:56:15]The patent law specifies the general field of subject matter that can be patented and the conditions under which a patent may be obtained. In...
Requests for Extensions of Time to File the Statement of Use
[4-June-21 16:51:05]Requests for Extensions of Time to File the Statement of Use Section 1(d) of the Trademark Act requires that a statement of use be filed...
WHAT IS A PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION?
[24-May-21 18:23:14]Provisional Patent Application Forms A provisional patent application allows you to file without a formal patent claim, oath or declaration, or any information disclosure (prior...
TRADEMARK SCOPE OF PROTECTION
[14-May-21 20:13:07]TRADEMARK SCOPE OF PROTECTION A trademark is always connected to the specific goods or services sold to customers with that trademark. You can’t register a word,...
REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINT INVENTORSHIP
[3-May-21 23:32:22]REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINT INVENTORSHIP The inventive entity for a particular application is based on some contribution to at least one of the claims made by...
USPTO SECRECY ORDERS
[28-April-21 14:00:02]I noticed that my application has been “REFERRED BY L&R FOR THIRD-LEVEL SECURITY REVIEW”. What does that mean? (SOURCE: USPTO.GOV) 35 USC 181 requires the...
WHAT IS A TRADEMARK OFFICE ACTION?
[15-April-21 13:54:53]An office action is an official letter sent by the USPTO. In it, an examining attorney lists any legal problems with your chosen trademark, as...