IP Column
Notes on the issues that come up most often in practice.
Three things to check before filing a trademark
A similarity search alone is not enough. Class designation and intent to use both have to be reviewed to avoid a refusal.
Accelerated examination: when is it worth it?
It can cut the first action to three to six months, but it does not help every application. Here is how we decide.
Employee inventions: the issue companies miss
Without a compensation policy in place, a dispute tends to go against the company. Here is when to put one in order.
PCT or Paris Convention: comparing the routes
The better route depends on how many countries you enter and when. We compare the cost structures too.
How does it apply to you?
We can tell you in a consultation whether the general rule fits your facts.