December 30, 2018

A Statement of Use (SOU) is an official form that is available from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. You cannot file this form until your... Read More

August 14, 2018

We’ve all been asked to keep a secret at one point or another, but if that secret is from a friend or family member, the only real consequence... Read More

June 28, 2018

Intellectual property is a crucial element in the long-term success of any business venture. Failure to protect your intellectual property can result... Read More

June 6, 2018

If you’ve received an office action notice from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) after filing an application to protect your... Read More

May 25, 2018

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the government body that registers trademarks. These trademarks can be applied to business... Read More

May 10, 2018

Branding is of critical importance to most businesses and protecting your brand by securing your trademark is an important first-step on your way to... Read More

May 9, 2018

So, you’ve filed your trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and are eagerly waiting to hear back that your... Read More

March 7, 2018

If you’ve invested the time and energy developing a new business idea or product, you’ve also likely spent some time grappling with... Read More

May 1, 2016

Unlike copyrights, where most registrations last for life of owner plus seventy years, trademarks must actively be renewed with the United States... Read More