A website is often a natural extension of a business’ offline presence. A domain name that reflects a business name or trademark serves as an important tool to attract customers and build brand recognition. As a result, domain name registration is typically part of a branding and marketing strategy. Abusive registrations of domain names by third parties to monetize on …
Four Mistakes That Can Render Your Trademark Application or Registration Void
While the trademark process may seem quite simple, especially in comparison to the patent process, there are quite a number of traps for the unwary or unrepresented applicant to fall into. If made, some of these mistakes are fixable, but unfortunately, some are not and may require starting the application process from the beginning. In this article, we discuss those …
Pros and Cons of Provisional Patent Applications
Inventors who wish to receive a patent on their invention and the patent attorneys who represent them are faced with deciding which type of patent application to file. When seeking protection for the way the invention is used and how it works (versus how it looks), an inventor may decide to start by filing a provisional application or they may …
