Apr 22, 2019 | Gratitude, Patents, Trademarks
It’s been quiet on the blog, but the last two months have been busy making clients happy. Two more patents issued: one for a new percussion musical instrument and the other for a clever sun shield for the face. Many more are coming soon. I’ve delivered several state...
Jan 23, 2019 | Trademarks
We may find out soon. While the rest of the government has ground to a halt, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and the Supreme Court are hard at work. How FUCT is that? Seriously, the PTO and Mr Erik Brunetti are duking it out over whether he can trademark the...
Oct 11, 2018 | Interesting Inventions, Patents, Trademarks
The law firm has sure been busy. We have prepared and filed two new patent applications for a returning client. We applied for over a dozen new trademarks. Several happy clients received their patents and trademarks. We continue to fight for others. Thank you to all...
Mar 16, 2018 | Dispute Resolution, Trademarks
Ask anyone who has ever lived in Chicago, the best thing about the city is its summer. We throw off our coats, toss our boots into the closet and celebrate the joy of being outside again. The lakefront comes alive with art fairs, parades, baseball, and hanging out at...
Jan 21, 2018 | News, Patents, Trademarks
For my clients wondering about the federal government shutdown: The Patent & Trademark Office continues to operate. Their website reported this late Saturday ,January 20: While activities across much of the federal government ceased at 12:01 a.m. January 20, 2018,...
Dec 26, 2017 | Trademarks
This is not your grandmother’s trademark. At least for now, you may be able to trademark “immoral and scandalous” words as “FUCT.” The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that trademarks are a form of personal expression, even if used...
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