John DiGiacomo

A double patenting rejection prevents inventors from extending patent term by filing duplicate claims. Here’s how to respond and what options are available.

.Sucks domain names are being used to criticize brands, raising trademark and legal questions. Revision Legal’s internet attorneys explain your options for protecting your brand from .sucks domains.

The TM symbol signals that you’re claiming trademark rights in a mark, even without federal registration. Here’s when to use it and what legal protection it offers.

Patent costs vary by invention type, attorney fees, and USPTO filing fees. Here’s a realistic breakdown of what you should expect to spend from filing through grant.

Incentive stock options (ISOs) and non-qualified stock options (NSOs) differ in tax treatment and eligibility. Here’s what employees and employers need to know.

Mask works are the protected designs for semiconductor chips under the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act. Here’s how this specialized IP protection works.

A trademark clearance search identifies potential conflicts before you file. Here’s how to conduct a proper search and what to do if you find conflicting marks.

A patent notice of allowance means the USPTO has approved your application. Here’s what it means, what fees are due, and the next steps before your patent issues.

The USPTO’s EFS-Web system allows inventors to file and manage patent applications online. Here’s how to get started with the online patent application process.

35 USC 102 sets out the novelty requirements for patent eligibility in the United States. Revision Legal’s attorneys explain the patentability conditions and how they apply to your invention.