IP is an abbreviation of Intellectual Property. Intellectual Property laws deal with laws to protect and enforce rights of the creators and owners of inventions, writing, music, designs and other works, known as the “intellectual property.” Unlike real physical property, such as real estate, carpet, shirt, or cashmere, IP is intangible personal property. IP law […]
To protect your invention, you may need a patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, trade dress, or some combination of these. 1. Trademark A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others. A service mark is a word, phrase, symbol, […]
How to apply for a patent in the United States Below is a brief outline of the basic steps you will need to take before filing a patent application in the United States. The United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) has specific rules which can be complex and hard to follow. Assess the Commercial […]
Madrid agreement and Madrid Protocol make it possible to protect a mark in a large number of countries by obtaining an international registration that has effect in each of the designated Contracting Parties.
The international trademark application makes the process of applying for trademarks in other countries much easier and faster.
The cost depends on several factors, including:
• How the trademark is registered, either via Madrid protocol or individual attorneys in various countries
• The complexity of your trademark, word mark or word mark with logo
• The type of registration