• New!  Are you looking to trademark the name of your new business?  Not all business names are created equal!  Read my blog titled How Good is Your Trademark? to learn about the different types of trademarks and which are stronger than others. (February 25)
• Many people are confused about design patents as compared to utility patents or do not even know that design patents exists.  Adding to the confusion is that both design and utility patents may be used to protect the same invention.  So when should you use a design patent and when should you use a utility patent?  Read my blog titled What is a Design Patent? for more information.  (November 19)
• Do you have a new idea but don't know how to best protect it?  There are many issues to consider before and during the application process and unless you are aware of them you could lose your rights to a patent.  Contact me between 11/12 and 11/16 and I will schedule you for a free consult on the patenting process.  Certain restrictions apply.  See my blog post Interested in a patent? for more details. (November 11)

Lifetime visits through January 2019

Visits in January, 2019

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Click here to visit my profile on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website. 

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Click here to visit my profile on the California State Bar website.

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