Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Medical device patents can make a direct impact on sales as well as create licensing opportunities. Even pending patent applications may help startups raise capital. Manufacturers and designers should pay particular attention to independent claims and the strategy of filing child applications. Need to patent a medical device?

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 27, 2021

On June 21, 2021, the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever administrative injunction against the alleged infringement of a design patent. The problem therefore remains: Current remedies for design and copyright infringements pass mostly through civil courts and are neither cheap nor quick.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 27, 2021

On June 21, 2021, the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever administrative injunction against the alleged infringement of a design patent. The problem therefore remains: Current remedies for design and copyright infringements pass mostly through civil courts and are neither cheap nor quick.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

What does it mean to protect intellectual property? Now that we know what intellectual property is , let’s talk about how to protect intellectual property. The word “protect” is curious in the context of IP. What do we mean by intellectual property protection? Trademarks are relatively straightforward.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services.

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Patent Trademark Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

You have one year from this earliest date of public disclosure to file US patent applications on your original product. Keep in mind, however, that foreign patents will not be an option in most cases due to a rule known as the absolute novelty bar. How can you patent an old product? Was it the date of your first sale?

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

Will your patent be rejected? Yes for utility, and probably not for design. Here are statistics on whether your patent will be rejected. A nonprovisional utility patent application has a roughly 90% probability of at least one rejection. A design patent application has an approximately 86% chance of approval.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 8, 2023

For game developers – whether your company is a AAA producer or you’re a basement hacker with a great idea – protecting the IP in your game is crucial. Protect Your Game’s Intellectual Property How, then, to safeguard what you’ve worked so hard to create? Trademark application – U.S.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. Securing the right IP protection for an NFT will be key to its successful commercialization and exploitation by the creator and its owner. Is this the same in the US and China?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

What is a utility nonprovisional patent application? Unlike design patents , utility patents protect functionality. To get a utility patent, you have to file a utility nonprovisional patent application and ultimately get it allowed. How to Tell If Your Patent Claims Are Good.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

As of January 10, 2023, the total number of US patents I have obtained for clients is 695. Number of US Patents by Patent Attorney Vic Lin. That total includes both utility and design patents in the US. Of course, this total does not include all the international and foreign patents I’ve handled.

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More Than Your Mark

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

United States law offers four types of protection for intellectual property, namely patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Only two of these, patents and trade secrets, can grant you the protection of ideas. The Choice: To Patent the Secret or to Keep the Secret a Secret.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. A patent protects an invention. As the U.S. Copyright Office. then it is no longer a trade secret.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Let’s look into what those intangible assets might be, and how they can be protected. This is where trademarks play a role. Names or logos used to sell a product may be protectable even if the product itself is nothing new. Trademarks can last indefinitely. Think of perfumes or luxury goods. Yes, you certainly can.

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Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

What often comes as a surprise to first time patent filers is that you do not have an unlimited amount of time to file a patent application. Patents are time-sensitive. Inventors have only one year from their first public disclosure to apply for US patents.

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IP Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2022

1] Lost in the destruction and devastation inflicted on Ukraine and her people, is Russia’s effective nationalization of patents in Russia with owners in foreign countries that Russia deems to be unfriendly. On February 24, 2022, the world watched in horror at Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. [1]

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. Securing the right IP protection for an NFT will be key to its successful commercialization and exploitation by the creator and its owner. Is this the same in the US and China?

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Crowded Field of Third-Party Registrations and Uses Leads to TTAB Reversal of "MATCH STUDIO" Over "MATCH" for Clothing Licensee's Prior Common Law Use Established Priority for "SNORE MD" Mark TTABlog Test: Is "BEDLAM VODKA & Design" for Vodka Confusable With "BEDLAM! & Design" for Beer?

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IPilogue

JANUARY 27, 2023

I had the pleasure of working with the Copyright and Trademark Policy Directorate Marketplace Framework Policy Branch. A mouthful, I know, but fitting for the highly impactful work they do. So why did I start preparing for my internship months in advance? You need Secret Clearance Level II.

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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 18, 2021

What are bad reasons for not filing a patent? Many common misconceptions surrounding patents may also lead to poor choices in declining patent protection. Now that we’ve uncovered some poor reasons for making patent decisions, let’s explore good reasons for deciding whether or not to file a patent application.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 16, 2022

1] Lost in the destruction and devastation inflicted on Ukraine and her people, is Russia’s effective nationalization of patents in Russia with owners in foreign countries that Russia deems to be unfriendly. On February 24, 2022, the world watched in horror at Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. [1]

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Suppose that you have an invention disclosure for a design of an article that you want to protect. When you review the invention disclosure, you notice that the design is ornamental, for example, a pattern, on an article such as a chair. You want to file a patent application to protect the design.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

What does it take to patent a design? Before diving into how to patent a design, let’s first cover the why questions. Why do you want to get a design patent? Why is a design patent as opposed to a utility patent the right type of IP for your idea? 2D or 3D design, or both?

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With the help of a patent attorney, can you show it in words and drawings that would sufficiently teach others in this field how to practice your invention? When do you need to patent an idea? Patent deadlines are critical. Unlike filing trademark and copyright applications, deadlines for filing patents are much less forgiving.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

How can innovative product creators use patents to protect their Amazon business? Need to get Amazon business patents? Call US patent attorney Vic Lin at (949) 223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to explore how we can help you get the right patents to protect your Amazon sales. All is not lost.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 10, 2023

If you are unsure about writing your own provisional patent application, consult a patent practitioner licensed with the USPTO. Design or utility patent protection? At the outset, recognize that we are talking about utility patent protection as opposed to a design patent.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2023

(DB order) to reiterate that one registered proprietor of a trademark can sue another registered proprietor of a trademark alleging deceptive similarity between the competing marks (para. Novartis patent set aside on procedural grounds by Delhi High Court. Case: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba vs Asstt.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. The Court delineated instances like parody and satire where free speech in the context of well-known persons may be protected. the licensee.

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