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Founders Legal® Advocates for IP Rights at USPTO Examiner Training
Founders Legal presented at the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) annual Patent Examiner Technical Training Program (PETTP). Organizers asked the firm and their client, Doug Pittman, CEO of BoardActive Corp., to present their experiences and perspectives on the patent system.
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Can My Venture-backed Startup Benefit From a Payroll Protection Program Loan?
Understanding The Paycheck Protection Program and Business Eligibility With so many companies’ runways depleting in these unprecedented times, many companies are seeking relief through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). One attractive program falling within the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Section 7(a) loan program is called the Paycheck Protection…
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USPTO Officially Transitions to Issuing Electronic Patent Grants on April 18, 2023
The USPTO’s transition to electronic patent grants signifies a major step towards modernization and increased efficiency in the patent application process.
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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.
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Understanding the Contents of a Patent
Patents are composed of several different parts, each of which serves a particular purpose in securing the rights of an invention.
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Silicon Valley Patent Attorney Joins Founders Legal in Atlanta
Kevin Bastuba, Esq. joins Founders Legal, an Atlanta-based Corporate & Intellectual Property law firm, as Senior Patent Attorney. His degree in Computer Engineering has helped him serve technology companies of all sizes, ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies, including Oracle, Apple, Comcast, Samsung, Fujitsu, Illinois Tool Works, Bosch, MasterCard, and various institutions within the University of California system.
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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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Can Domain Suffixes Make Generic Words Registrable? USPTO v. Booking.com
Supreme Court Confirms; Domain Suffixes Can Make Generic Words Registrable The Case: USPTO v. Booking.com | The Impact | Zach’s Upshot The Supreme Court has, by an 8-1 margin, held that generic top-level domains (i.e. .com, .net, etc…) can be added to otherwise-generic words to make a protectable trademark. This holding, welcome news to…
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Service Level Agreements (SLAs) – Setting Expectations with your Vendor
An SLA is a document accompanying a technology or vendor agreement that defines the service expectations for the offering. The SLA may contain provisions on product and service support, response times, uptime guarantees, and system availability during scheduled maintenance or upgrading (if applicable). Paired with these expectations are provisions detailing what happens in the event a service level is not met. For example, a customer may be entitled to service credits or other remedies if there is an outage lasting longer than what is permissible under the SLA.
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