Patents & Trademarks Questions for filing
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In Patent Process - updated on 8/15/2007
I have a few questions about provisional patents, and any help would be greatly appreciated. I know that it could hurt your patent if you file it yourself, but is it hard to file a provisional patent? Are th... Read More  Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 10/3/2007
I have invented a process and I wish to file for a foreign patent before filing for a utility patent here in the United States. I am a citizen of the United States and I was wondering if I could file abroad ... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 4/26/2006
I am thinking of using LegalZoom, an online law document service, for a provisional patent application. Is this service acceptable or would it be worth it to see a patent attorney in person? Also is getting ... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Monetization - updated on 9/16/1999
Is it possible to retain a granted U.S. Patent, as an exempt asset, when it would only have value when used in conjunction with a divisional group of pieces which are patent pending and required to be used i... Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
Client wants to file in a few countries. So, we go via Madrid, however, I noticed that New Zealand and Mexico are not part of Madrid. Has anyone filed in these countries? Can you suggest co... Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
First, I'm asking a bit of guidance regarding online filing of a trademark... I have done all my provisional filings (patents related) through e-filing and have found the patents forums much of a h... Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
I have gone over the process of the e-filing, specifically of the TEAS form as I require a definition of a class which is not listed among the classes for selection. Since I wish the trademark wil... Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
I am electronically filing the Section 8 Affadavit (Declaration of Use of Mark in Commerce Under Section  , sin... Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
I am trying to see if a trademark has all its paper work in order. Where can I look up a mark's section 8, section 9, and/or section 15 filings or lack there of? Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
What is a trademark priority date? How does this date compare to the filing date since many I see are prior to the filing date? Thank you. Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
What is the downside to filing an application on TEAS and saying you are currently using the mark in commerce? In reality, you will be using it within the next month or two. I just wanted to sa... Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
Should a person register 3 days ahead of another person and it turns out that the marks end up conflicting and are in the same class, what takes priority? the filing date with USPTO or the claimed date the m... Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
How does one go about filing for a corporate franchise on the federal level? Is there a database that one can search to find if a name is available on a federal level. I am aware of state level. ... Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
I need to file a section 8 and 9. I see that the USPTO has deleted all pdf files for this and one must do electronically. I have a hard copy speciman but no electronic file so I need to file snail ma... Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
When filing for an application one must state its use in commerce. The uspto.gov site it states: "Use in commerce" must be a bona fide use of the mark in the ordinary course of trade, an... Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
Does anyone know how to search the USPTO databases for actual trademark opposition filings? Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
Is it correct to say that for a single class, one can expect the filing fee to be $325 for a trademark, with other possible incidental costs? Are there fees for the maintenance filings? What woul... Read More Answer |
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
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In Trademark - updated on 2/26/2009
I would like to file for a trademark that was filed by someone else and abandoned by filing a no use statement. Can I own file for and own/be granted this trademark? Is there a special form for ... Read More Answer |
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In Patent Process - updated on 2/26/2009
br /> Currently the time limit for third-party submission of publications against a published application is 2 months after publication, correct? (I think I saw somewhere that it was being ... Read More Answer |
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