Woolwich Intellectual Property Law Blog
Trademark law in Pennsylvania
The concept of legally protecting intellectual property is often thought of as catchphrases, logos and other words that are associated with a certain brand. However, one guitar manufacturer is arguing that the shape of one part of its products should be trademarked as...
How domain blocking can protect businesses
Businesses in Pennsylvania invest substantial sums to build and protect their brands and reputations. Over the past few decades, the online presence of businesses has become a vital component of business operations. Unfortunately, cybercriminals sometimes purchase...
Patent protections aren’t a foregone conclusion
Patents can offer all kinds of protections for your discoveries, but that only comes into play if your petition is successful. It can be a tall order to get your pitch through untouched, and preparation for the process can go a long way. Just over half of all patent...
Domain Names And Cybersquatting
Most successful businesses have a website on which they advertise or sell their products or services. Having a website where consumers can learn about, and potentially purchase products or services, can be extremely valuable to any business. Part of the value of...
Early Publication: Is It Right For You?
Under 37 CFR 1.211, nonprovisional U.S. patent applications currently publish automatically 18 months after the earliest effective filing date. Generally, the earliest effective filing date is either the date the nonprovisional application was filed or the filing date...
The Power Of Patent Prosecution
You have gone through the process of having a patent application drafted for your invention, paid a lot of money in the process, and had it filed with the United States Patent Office (USPTO). You have been waiting patiently for, in most cases, over a year and finally,...
What Is A Trademark? A Basic Overview
Unlike copyrights and patents, trademarks are not guaranteed under the Constitution. Since these rights were not available at the federal level, states began to provide protection. However, as our country became more and more integrated, the need for federal trademark...
Parts Of A Non-Provisional Utility Patent Application
A non-provisional utility patent application, filed under 35 U.S.C. § 111(a) on or after December 18, 2013, must include a specification, with or without claims, to receive a filing date (MPEP 601.01(a)). Filing an application that includes a specification without...
Why Form A Business
Many people have great new ideas, but only a subset of those people follow through and successfully navigate the waters of obtaining a patent. By obtaining a patent the inventor has taken the very important step of protecting their invention and all the research,...
