A Trademark search is a critical step before initiating the trademark application filing process. While some businesses may decide to perform trademark searches themselves to reduce costs, it is highly recommended to avail of...

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) frequently rejects claims as abstract ideas. This is a grave concern for applicants who invest resources in Research and Development (R&D) areas to secure their innovation....

Launching a unique brand in the market is a resource intensive task. Thus, businesses must ensure that the name, mark, or logo they have chosen is available for use globally. This is where global...

The European Union (EU) market is set to enter a new age of innovation management. The long-awaited introduction of the unitary patent & unified patent court, scheduled to come into effect in early 2023, is...

Patent application preparation entails several tasks, one of which is the creation of patent drawings. It is not only a time-consuming process but also requires a high level of accuracy to minimize the chances...

Intergovernmental organizations, such as WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) and EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), allow applicants to register trademarks in multiple jurisdictions with a single application. African Regional Intellectual Property Organization or...

A business must maintain a strong patent portfolio to compete in today’s world of quickly emerging technologies. However, it is not feasible for any company – large or small – to consistently innovate the...

Timely identification of pertinent prior arts can help R&D departments, businesses, individual inventors, etc., avoid hurdles in the innovation and patenting process. It works by helping patent applicants identify patent and non-patent literature that...

Business organizations strive to innovate new products and methods to develop and sustain an edge over the competition. However, being at the forefront of technological advancements in any sector or industry is a daunting...

A few decades ago, filing a patent application was considered a big deal. It was a time when one valued quality more and applying for patents was more than just a game of numbers....