Computer-aided design (CAD) software facilitates the creation, modification, analysis, and optimization of designs. Their advent sparked a revolution in several areas, including engineering, manufacturing, and architecture. CAD tools have also made their way to...

Notice of Allowance (NOA) is an official notification from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that the examiner has approved a patent application for grant. However, it is important to understand that...

A sequence listing is essential in all patent applications specifying nucleotide or amino acid sequences. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has established international standards for preparing sequence listings. Thus, all relevant patent applications...

Unauthorized use of a registered trademark can result in severe financial losses for its rightful owner. Thus, companies must timely identify any signs of infringement and initiate action against infringer(s). Trademark monitoring can help...

In today’s knowledge economy, information is power. Businesses must keep abreast with the latest developments in their technological area or invite possible risk of losing out to the competition. Awareness of the latest innovations...

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...

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...

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...