
Help With Trademark Matters
Trademark registrations provide better rights than without. But, some protection may exist by simply using trademark in the marketplace.

Estranged Bedfellows? Partnerships & Co-ownership of Patent Rights
Whether you and a few friends invented the next big thing – or even if you came up with it all by yourself and just need the right help...


China’s First IP Protection Center
On July 25th, China opened its first IP protection center. According to report(s), it was established in the Pudong district of Shanghai, a

Deceptively Clear? Geographic Names & Trademarks in Canada
The Canadian IP Office will change how it examines geographic names in trademarks. See the linked Practice Notice for guidance on...


Bringing Your Good Idea to Market This Year: Three Tips on How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
You have a good idea. It could be an invention with the potential to change how people do business, or a catchy brand name for your next...


No Response to USPTO Action Against DRUMPF Trademark Application?
Last night's United States presidential election may still be fresh in many peoples' minds. Earlier this year, in May, the US Patent and...