by Allan Todd | Jun 18, 2021 | Patent
JUNE 18, 2021 What Is the Patent Classification System? Patents are generally classified using two different systems. The systems used to classify patents include the International Patent Classification (IPC) and the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC). Both...
by Allan Todd | Jun 4, 2021 | Trademark
JUNE 4, 2021 What is a Trademark? A Trademark is a name, symbol, or device which identifies the source of the product or service. Registering your trademark provides some distinct benefits in protecting your brand. Trademarks protect a brand in all 50 states when...
by Allan Todd | May 10, 2021 | Trademark
MAY 28, 2021 May 2021 Email – When Do I Need a Trademark? This month I wanted to provide some information about when it is a prudent decision to register a Trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on your brand. A Trademark is a...
by Allan Todd | Apr 29, 2021 | Patent
APRIL 29, 2021 The Stages of Licensing an Invention When I talk to my clients I like to be clear that a patent only derives value from the business operation or business plan behind the idea. A patent grant in itself isn’t valuable; it is the business...
by Allan Todd | Apr 21, 2021 | Patent
What Kind of Patent Do I Need? There are three main types of patents and a variety of subcategories. The three main categories include utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. Of the three, the most common is the utility patent. The second most common is...
