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What To Do with Co-Inventors

Some patents are the result of a lone inventor toiling away all by himself, but there are plenty of inventions that come as a team effort. When this happens, you and the other inventors need to pay close attention to the fine print of the patent application. Inventorship v Ownership When a team of inventors… See the Full Article

Category: Patents

How to Choose the Right Trademark Class

When you apply for trademark registration, one of the many boxes you’ll have to check is the box to designate your trademark class. There are 45 classes designated by the USPTO, and, to a first timer, these classes can be difficult to understand. How can you tell the difference between beer and beverages (class 32)… See the Full Article

Category: Trademark Protection

When Do I Need to Use the Copyright Notice?

Once you finally have your copyright registration you want to make sure to get your money’s worth. One way people often put their copyright to use is to slap an official copyright notice everywhere they can. A copyright notice often comes in the form of a little c in a circle – ©. Using… See the Full Article

Category: Copyright

Why Did the Redskins Lose Their Trademark Protection?

Burgers are being grilled, bets are being places, trash is being talked, and jerseys are being donned. Football season is in full swing. You might not think football and intellectual property have much to do with each other, but in 2014 the United States Patent and Trademark Office made huge decision that rocked the football… See the Full Article

Category: Trademark Protection

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"Mr. Goltry took a provisional patent that we'd filed ourselves, and quickly and professionally turned our innovation into U.S. and foreign applications. His [patent claims] were a thing of beauty, and I was amazed by how deftly he countered the inevitable office actions. His language held up, and the U.S. Patent just issued. He was easy and efficient to work with, and his fees were remarkably reasonable. We're not planning to go anywhere else, ever."

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"I applied for a patent through Parsons & Goltry. After being on the docket for 2 years at the USPTO, I received notification that my patent request had been denied. Michael Goltry contacted me immediately to review my options. After I informed him of my decision to move forward, he filed a response to the USPTO. In his response he got the examiner to fully understand the claims in the patent application and the "denied" decision was reversed. I was able to secure and receive a "patent granted" decision. Thank you, Michael Goltry."

- Kathy H., Inventor