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How Do I Apply for a Patent?

How to Apply for a Patent in Washington If you have a brilliant idea that has the potential to improve the quality of life of millions, filing for a patent is the best way to protect yourself and your invention. Whether you intend to file a provisional or non-provisional application for your patent, a professional attorney can provide you with the assistance you need.  Usually, you can get free legal assistance for your patent from the Patent Pro Bono Program. [...]

What Is a Trademark Opposition?

The process of filing a trademark begins with an application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Once the application is published, a 30-day opposition period begins, during which time anyone who believes the trademark could damage their business may file a formal opposition. In recent years, there has been a huge increase in the number of trademark applications — the USPTO reports that there were 92,608 trademark applications in December 2020, a 172% increase compared to [...]

How Can I Change The Goods And Services Listed In My Trademark Application After It Has Been Filed?

Choosing the right goods and services is one of the most important parts of filing a trademark application. All applicants should be positive that they have included all relevant goods and services for any products that will use the trademark. If an error has been made in this portion of the application, you may be wondering, “can I change the goods and services listed in my trademark application?” While you cannot make blanket changes to the goods and services [...]

What Happens If I Do Not Take an Insurance Extension of Time and my Trademark Specimen is Rejected?

Trademark applications filed as “intent to use applications” require that a Statement of Use and an acceptable Specimen of Use are filed prior to the registration of the mark. The Statement of Use states that the trademark is currently in use in interstate commerce. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) allows applicants to file one extension request either alongside or after the statement of use, but the extension must be filed in the same 6-month period that [...]

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