February 2016 - The Law Office of Matthew M. Yospin

Posted February 14, 2016

Valentine’s Day patents

What could be more appropriate for Valentine’s Day than roses, candy, and diamonds? How about patents related to roses, candy, and diamonds! Read on to discover more [...]

By Matthew

In Fun, Patent

Posted February 12, 2016

Abraham Lincoln’s Patent

Today is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday – or, the 217th anniversary of it. He is the only U.S. President who has ever been granted a patent. To celebrate his birthday, his inventiveness and [...]

By Matthew

In FAQ, Intellectual Property, Trademark

Posted February 9, 2016

“Use in commerce”, “intent to use”, and trademarks

To apply for a Federal trademark registration, you must either have used the mark in commerce, or intend to use the mark in commerce. How do you know what is a “use in commerce”, and [...]

By Matthew

In FAQ, Intellectual Property, Patent

Posted February 1, 2016

Micro entity status in patent applications

The USPTO defines three categories of applicants and inventors: you can apply as a large entity, small entity, or micro entity. Why does this matter? The entity size affects the fees owed to [...]