Section 1(a) actual use application and a Section 1(b) intent to use trademark registration application
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Understanding the Difference Between Actual Use (1(a)) and Intent to Use (1(b)) Trademark Applications

Learn the the differences between Section 1(a) Actual Use and Section 1(b) Intent to Use trademark registration applications, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right application to ensure trademark protection and validity.

Your Intellectual Property Attorney Can be Located in a Different State
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Your Intellectual Property Attorney Can be Located in a Different State

Did you know that your intellectual property attorney can be located anywhere in the United States? This is because most relevant intellectual property laws, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, are federal laws, which are the same throughout the country.

Combining Multiple Inventions into a Single Patent Application Risks vs. Cost Savings
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Combining Multiple Inventions into a Single Patent Application: Risks vs. Cost Savings

What are the potential cost savings and risks associated with combining multiple related inventions into a single patent application? While it may be tempting to save on filing fees, this strategy can lead to licensing and sale issues, public disclosure concerns, and invalidity risks.

Multiple Patents for a Single Multi-Use Invention
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My New Invention Has Many Uses – Do I Need Multiple Patents?

A single invention (for example – an automated cleaning robot) may have many different innovations (let’s call them ‘components’) making up the entire invention. Inventors often struggle to decide if separate patent application filings are necessary for each innovation.

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How Does a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) Work?

Fundraising with SAFEs can be a great alternative to conventional debt financing or the uncertainty of an early equity round that is improperly priced, and should be considered by any early stage company who is trying to raise money in a fast, flexible, and appealing way to investors without having to complete a formal company valuation.

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