by Method Law | Jan 7, 2021 | articles
A “provisional” U.S. patent application is an application that can be filed with the U.S. Patent Office to secure a filing date for an invention. Since most countries have a first-to-file system as opposed to a first-to-invent system, it is important to be the first...
by Method Law | Dec 18, 2020 | news
In 2013, when applications were typically being examined within 6 months of filing, the mechanism to request expedited examination for trademark applications was removed by the Trademarks Office. Currently, examination of trademark applications takes about 2 years...
by Method Law | Dec 17, 2020 | articles
Broadly speaking, financing options for companies rich in intellectual property (IP) but poor in capital include: Going Public Bank Debt Private Debt/Equity Venture Capital Angel Investors Venture capitalists and angel investors tend take on more risk by investing in...
by Method Law | Dec 17, 2020 | articles
Amazon’s Brand Registry program offers sellers additional protection for their trademarks by making it easier to find and remove listings from infringing third parties. To be eligible for the program, the seller must have an active trademark registration in at least...
by Method Law | Aug 5, 2020 | news
Due to operational restrictions related to COVID-19, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has provided public notice of various service and website interruptions: HERE. Most deadlines that originally fell between March 16, 2020 and August 21, 2020, now...
