Jul 19, 2016
Responses for USPTO Office Action – Flat-Rate Pricing
What happens when you receive a USPTO Office Action? Most trademark applications are rejected. How can you respond to an office action?
Intellectual Property
Jul 14, 2016
Clever Business Names
Are you looking for a business name but not sure where to start? Here are some legal tips on coming up with Clever Business Names.
Jun 30, 2016
Can You Trademark the Word Trademark?
Can you trademark the word trademark? Or would the USPTO deny such an application? Looking to trademark the word trademark is not a simple endeavor...
Jun 7, 2016
Can You Patent an Idea?
Can you patent an idea? Like most legal issues, the answer is not always straightforward. Or as they often say in the law, “it depends”!
May 31, 2016
Trademark Intent to Use
Considering filing your trademark? Filing a Trademark Intent to Use could save you big when it comes to your trademark. A Trademark Intent to Use means...
May 16, 2016
President Obama Signs Trade Secret Act
As of 2016, Obama signed the Defend Trade Secret Act, turning trade secret violations into a federal issue rather than a state one.
Apr 19, 2016
Who owns your Software Copyright?
You've paid someone to develop software for your business. But do you own the software copyright? Sadly the answer is not clear
Mar 10, 2016
Trademark Renewal: Don’t Lose Your Registered Mark!
What happens after you register your mark? Trademark renewal can help you avoid losing your mark.
Mar 1, 2016
Prior Art Search
Did you know that you don't necessarily need an attorney or patent agent to conduct a prior art search?
Feb 25, 2016
Improvement Patents
Can you get a patent on an improvement to a patented device? They're called improvement patents!
Feb 18, 2016
Don’t Permit a Patent in Your Indemnity Clause
L4SB explains how contracts with an indemnity clause can lead to patent trouble!
