Patent Wiki

Intellectual Property Basics That Every Business Should Know

• TypesOfIP  - What are the types of intellectual property and the differences between patents, trademarks and copyrights?
• WhyCare - The reasons why IP is a critical component of every successful business, and why you should care.

 Patents

• Utility&DesignPatents  - What are the differences between a utility patent and a design patent?
• InfringementVsPatentability - What are the differences between infringement and patentability?
• PatentDeadlines - What are the deadlines that can preclude me from obtaining US and international patent protection?
• InternationalPatents - The PCT Application and International Patent Protection
• ProvisionalVsNonprovisionalPatentApplications  - What are the differences between provisional and nonprovisional patent applications?

Trademarks

• WordMarksVsDesignMarks - Choosing the right marks to file
• IntentToUseOrUseBased - Filing Intent-To-Use trademark applications even before using the marks, or applications based on use
• ChallengingTrademarks - Opposition and Cancellation Proceedings before TTAB
• RecordingTMWithCustoms - Make U.S. Customs your ally in blocking the import of infringing goods
• TrademarkSpectrum - What are the differences between generic, merely descriptive, suggestive and inherently distinctive marks?

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About Vic Lin

• VicLin

Welcome!  This site is dedicated to helping all folks understand intellectual property (IP) law.

Created by Vic Lin, an Orange County patent attorney and partner of MDAS.

For more extensive discussions on IP issues, visit www.patenttrademarkblog.com.

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