http://www.ipwatchdog.com Patents, Software Patents, Patent Applications & Patent Law Tue, 22 May 2012 18:38:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2012/05/22/uspto-to-host-clean-technology-partnership-meeting-2/id=24919/ http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2012/05/22/uspto-to-host-clean-technology-partnership-meeting-2/id=24919/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 17:25:37 +0000 U.S.P.T.O. http://www.ipwatchdog.com/?p=24919 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2012/05/22/uspto-to-host-clean-technology-partnership-meeting-2/id=24919/feed/ 1 http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2012/05/20/bye-for-now-in-loving-memory-of-mary-c-quinn-1933-2012/id=24890/ http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2012/05/20/bye-for-now-in-loving-memory-of-mary-c-quinn-1933-2012/id=24890/#comments Sun, 20 May 2012 18:36:53 +0000 Gene Quinn http://www.ipwatchdog.com/?p=24890 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2012/05/20/bye-for-now-in-loving-memory-of-mary-c-quinn-1933-2012/id=24890/feed/ 0 http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2012/05/17/protecting-your-invention-when-you-need-help/id=24871/ http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2012/05/17/protecting-your-invention-when-you-need-help/id=24871/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:57 +0000 Gene Quinn http://www.ipwatchdog.com/?p=24871 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2012/05/17/protecting-your-invention-when-you-need-help/id=24871/feed/ 44 http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2012/05/16/the-perils-of-being-your-own-trademark-attorney-2/id=24864/ http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2012/05/16/the-perils-of-being-your-own-trademark-attorney-2/id=24864/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:51 +0000 Mark Malek http://www.ipwatchdog.com/?p=24864

The Perils of Being Your Own Trademark AttorneyTrademark owners who attempt to file and prosecute their own trademark applications are really being pennywise and pound foolish. I appreciate the reasons for filing your own trademark applications, particularly in this economy. Many times, trademark owners are small companies in their infancy, or individuals that are trying to minimize legal fees while attempting to [...]...

Trademark Process: Obtaining and Keeping a U.S. TrademarkWhen seeking to obtain a United States trademark there are a number of different steps to the process, and even after the trademark has issued there are several key events that must be planned for in order to continue to maintain the trademark in good standing. Before moving forward to elaborate it is vitally important to understand that once you file a trademark application it will be necessary to promptly respond to any inquiries made or issues raised by the Trademark Office, which will come from a trademark examining attorney. Likewise, to preserve the trademark in good standing there will...

Trademarking a Domain Name? Sure, why not?A common misconception is that a website that just advertises your goods or services can be a trademark. It can’t. The domain has to be a unique source indicator all on its own, meaning it has to tell people what your goods or services are on its own. Basically, if your domain name is just an Internet address where your customers can find you, it can’t be registered. It just tells people where to find you. It is merely incidental to your primary business purpose....

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Patent Strategy: Laying the Foundation for Business SuccessIt is also critical for inventors and entrepreneurs to have a strategy to succeed, which seems simple enough, but is typically anything but simple for the creative types that are so good at inventing. The goal is not to create an invention that is cool, the goal is not to get a patent, the goal is almost universally to make money. The cool invention and patent are a means to the end, not the end in and of themselves. If you approach your patent activities appropriately you can lay the foundation of a business plan, at least insofar as the...

What To Do If You Are Sued for Patent InfringementDespite the gathering storm, some businesses would prefer to pretend that patent infringement is not a problem for them and they won't be sued. The graph below shows that since 1980 the number of patent lawsuits filed has only gone up, with a record number (3,301) being filed in 2010. Add the frequency of the "dime a dozen" threatening letters sent by those seeking to extract licensing payments to the number of lawsuits filed and you can readily see that patent infringement litigation, and the associated threats thereof, are a growth industry. Here is what you need to know when...

Kodak Prepares to Sell 10% of Patent Portfolio to Stay ViableEastman Kodak Company reported that it was continuing its march forward toward becoming a profitable and sustainable digital company. A sustainable digital company? In order to achieve this goal Kodak will need to better leverage its intellectual property portfolio. How will Kodak seek to generate cash from its intellectual property portfolio? The company is shifting gears and is pursuing a plan to sell 10% of it is patent portfolio to attempt to raise cash to remain in business....

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Follow Friday: IP Tweeters You Should Follow on TwitterIf you are a user of Twitter you have probably seen more than a few tweets using "#FF" followed by a number of names. #FF stands for "Follow Friday." On Fridays many Twitter users will suggest who others should follow by tweeting with the hashtag #FF. If this is gobbledygook to you where have you been? Twitter is a great way to stay up to day with news and information from the sources that you like the most. You need to get on the Twitter bandwagon and give it a try!...

Top 5 Twitter Myths Busted: Twitter DemystifiedOnce you understand what to tweet, how to tweet and how much to tweet, you are quickly able to make excellent connections, increase your website statistics and search engine ranking, find some of your best brand advocates, and benefit quickly and efficiently from word of mouth marketing. In fact, next to YouTube, micro-blogging on Twitter is one of the quickest ways for information about you, your brand, your business, your products and your services to go viral. Before one can feel comfortable on Twitter, they must first understand the purpose of Twitter, realize the potential of Twitter and learn how...

The Importance of Using Social Networking for Business; Part II – TwitterOne alternative that has taken America by storm and is widely used by politicians, most media outlets, authors and musicians alike is Twitter. And Twitter is not just for fun, but it is an important business tool as well. Twitter reports that Dell Outlet has generated more than $3 million in revenues as a result of it's Twitter posts. While you might not be as big as Dell, if you have a product you can't ignore free resources such as Twitter. Twitter allows your business to partake in real-time communication, connecting you with your followers and other potential customers "Right...

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National Association of Patent Practitioners Annual MeetingPRESS RELEASE: The National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP) held its annual meeting and conference and elected a new slate of officers and directors July 18-21 in San Diego, CA. On Saturday, July 18, the NAPP held a CLE approved “Nuts and Bolts” prosecution seminar for attendees covering topics including Inventorship; Searching; Claiming; Drawings; Combating [...]...

Attorney Marketing and Brand Building 101Brand building seems like a rather easy task for companies that offer tangible products, but as attorneys, all you have to sell is your time, so things can be a little bit different. You need to also factor in that in many, if not most, instances clients feel they are represented by an individual. Sure, the firm identity is important, but the relationship is with the individual. Thus, for attorneys it is especially important to always keep in mind that You Are Your Brand! As with any industry, you cannot simply create some ads, a website and some social media...

Job Opening: Global Firm with Award Winning IP Practice Seeks Patent LitigatorsThe ideal candidate will have 1-7 years of patent litigation experience; technical degree preferred but not required. The Patent Bar is a plus. Excellent academic credentials, superb writing skills, and strong interpersonal skills are also required....

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