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US trademark laws can sometimes be confusing. Trademark confusion can be true in the fanfiction industry due to some oddities in what has been trademarked and it begs that question...

Handling Patent Delays and Patent Rejection

14 Jul 2021

Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law

Patent Law

I am patent pending. Why is this process taking so long, and should I be concerned? The short answer is that we are dealing with an extremely busy government agency,...

The US Patent Office Rules That Inventors Must Be Human

18 Jun 2021

Sean Kaufhold

Patent Law

In its recent ruling, the US Patent and Trademark Office says that an artificial intelligence (AI) system can’t be officially recognized as a patent inventor. More particularly, the ruling asserts that...

How do I get to patent pending?

04 May 2021

Sean Kaufhold

Patent Law

I received a good patentability opinion; how do I get to patent pending? We are often asked; “when do I have ‘patent pending’ status?” The answer is fairly straightforward. An...

How Legal Fees are Typically Paid During the Patent Process

30 Mar 2021

Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law

Patent Law

Inventors make money by making and selling products based on inventions or by licensing an invention to business entities. To market an invention for a potential license, the inventor will...

How Can I Save Money Before I See A Patent Lawyer?

12 Feb 2021

Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law

Trademark Law

Ok, I’m convinced a patent for my invention is worthwhile, now what??? Once you have gone through the steps of determining if your idea is patent subject matter (usually an...

Does A Trademark Expire?

21 Jan 2021

Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law

Trademark Law

A utility patent lasts for 20 years, while a design patent lasts for 15 years. Unlike patents, trademarks can last indefinitely and do not expire. Trademarks involve no exchange of...

Patent Types: Design Patent vs. Utility Patent

07 Dec 2020

Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law

Patent Law

If you have created a new invention, a patent allows you to protect your rights to that invention. Patents afford inventors the exclusive right to use, sell, and make their...

Creating a Patent Strategy for Small Business

12 Nov 2020

Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law

Patent Law

The birth and growth of a company often begin with thorough research and product development. Substantial marketing investment will eventually need to be made, and product releases will have to...