Intellectual property (IP) attorneys work to protect trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets. Clients often need a lawyer to help prepare documents, or for counsel in what are often highly technical matters. One question those who need guidance with intellectual property matters often ask is, "Can I hire an IP lawyer from any state?" War [...]

Seeking trademark registration is a way to legally protect the logo or brand name of a company or business venture. When a trademark registration is obtained through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), there are certain protections afforded to the registrant. Among these protections is the exclusive right to use the trademarked property. [...]

If you’re in any creative industry, like photography, architecture, or writing, you need copyright protection against anyone who would like to profit from your work! Read on for a comprehensive guide to what you need to know about using copyright symbols and copyright laws!  If you’ve got more questions about protecting your intellectual property, we [...]

Registering a trademark can be a complicated process, whether your business has done it many times, or whether you have never dealt with IP law before. One of the first decisions an applicant has to make before they register their trademark is whether they are going to file on a “use in commerce” basis vs. [...]

Intellectual property laws protect unique ideas and create value around the world. At War IP Law, intellectual property is more than just our job. It is our passion. We work with clients on countless types of IP issues, such as copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. If you have any questions about an intellectual property [...]

According to the United States Department of Commerce, the average trademark application was pending for nine and a half months in the year 2020.  Receiving a United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) trademark suspension letter can mean that a trademark application will take longer than average – sometimes considerably longer than average -  to [...]

 According to the Department of State, the United States Patent And Trademark Office has issued over ten million patents.  However, millions of trademark applications end up refused or abandoned.  A final office action from the USPTO might sound like the end of the trademark or patent application process, but it is often only one [...]