Vic Lin

When it comes to changing to a patent, the cardinal rule is that you cannot add new subject matter once a patent application is filed. Patent applications, once filed, are essentially set in stone because the rules require that patent filings contain a full description of the invention. So what can you change in a patent application once it’s filed? Let’s dive into what changes might be acceptable after a patent application is filed. Need to change or add to your patent?

It might be unusual, but it still happens from time to time. You need signatures from an inventor for a patent application, but the inventor is missing, dead or unwilling to sign the documents. Let’s explore how a company can move forward with a US patent application when an inventor is missing. Need to move forward with a patent application without signatures from an inventor? Contact US patent attorney Vic Lin at vlin@icaplaw.com to explore how we can help you move forward.

The line between word marks and design marks can get a bit blurry. When a trademark has some design elements, as nearly all marks do, how do you know if a trademark is too stylized to be filed as a word mark application with standard characters. Let’s look at some examples of trademarks with varying levels of design. Need to file a proper trademark application with a lower risk of rejection?