Are you looking to file your first patent application? Good news! The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office has extended their successful First Time Filer Pilot Program through March, 2025. Qualified applicants can expedite their applications at no extra charge (a $1000 savings). Ted V.’s application for an improved groundskeeping receptacle was allowed a mere 3 months after he applied. He will see a patent issued in the next 30 days. Congratulations, Ted!

Classic car fan Richard C. was granted this patent, his second, this summer for an improved car door hinge. Step OVER, and not behind, the door. No more burning your leg on the hot exhaust pipe! The door swings out, backward, and down. Check it out:

Congratulations to Rob R. for his new patent for a combination cord and baseball cap. We got new trademarks for Jerry, Dan, Josie, and John. We’re keeping busy enforcing other clients’ patents and trademarks, and defending them too from other people’s claims of infringement.

If you have a product or a brand that you want to protect, call me today.