USPTO Trademark Filing Fees are Increasing in 2021
Effective January 2, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) will increase its official fees for a variety of filings.
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Post-Brexit: International Data Transfers and the GDPR
As sovereign trade deals hang in the balance amid ongoing Brexit talks, Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) businesses are preparing for the end of the Brexit transition period regarding the international transfer of personal data. The transition period allows the UK to remain in both the EU customs union and single market otherwise allowing it to continue pre-Brexit until December 31, 2020 when the transition period ends, and the UK is no longer a part of the EU. When the UK ceases to be a part of the EU, international data transfer anxiety will start to kick in and be reflected in ordinary SaaS agreements.
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Understanding Means-Plus-Function Claims for Patent Protection in China
When considering patent protection overseas, it is important to work with a patent attorney who understands the potential obstacles of foreign jurisdictions. What may be a non-issue in your jurisdiction may present challenges elsewhere, such as the challenge described in the “means-plus-function” case study below.
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Al Etheridge joins Founders Legal®
Atlanta, GA — Al Etheridge of Atlanta Patent Service (APS) joins Founders Legal® as Director of Patent Search and Scientific Advisor.
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Judicial Interpretations Signal Improvements to Chinese Patent Rights
China’s Supreme People’s Court formally amended and published five judicial interpretations related to intellectual property rights.
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SEC Modernizing Private Securities Offerings
The amendments adopted by the SEC should serve to lower the barrier for smaller companies to engage with investors in the private markets and to raise capital from a wider pool of investors. These amendments will also simplify future exempt offerings by eliminating certain potential pitfalls and causes for unnecessary uncertainty. The new amendments, while not seemingly groundbreaking, demonstrate that the SEC is open to continually adapting to the times to facilitate better functioning private markets and the growth of small and medium-sized businesses.
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The Korean Republic Now Ranking 10th in the Global Innovation Index
Intellectual Property Trends Korean IP Counsel and Founders Legal retained associates, Kim, Hong & Associates, provides insight on the latest Intellectual Property application trends, noting, “an increase in the number of applications is remarkable in the untact (which means contactless environment) industrial field.” The firm continues, “While a negative economic growth in the worldwide major…
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New Civil Code to Reinforce Intellectual Property Protection in China
Article 1185 introduces punitive damages “for those who willfully infringe other’s intellectual property, and when the circumstance is serious, the infringed has the right to claim for punitive damages.”
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FAQ: Why File a Continuation?
Arguably the most fulfilling moment of patent prosecution is the moment you receive a Notice of Allowance in your inbox. Great news – but – just as you might have thought you were done with patent expenses… be prepared to make some difficult decisions if you’re on a limited budget.
This article explores the filing of a continuation application – with a list of advantages… -
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