How to Classify Electrical Goods for Trademarks?

What trademark class should I pick for my electrical goods?

Good question, and the short answer is: it depends.

You can’t just list “electrical goods” in a trademark application. That’s way too broad. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) wants you to be specific. Are...

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Ann Arbor’s Top 5 Resources for Inventors and Entrepreneurs

Hey inventors and entrepreneurs, JD Houvener here with Bold Patents in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

If you’re building something new, whether it’s a product, a brand, or a whole business, we’re here to help you protect it. Patents, trademarks, and IP don’t have to feel out of reach....

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Can Two People Apply for the Same Patent?

Can two people apply for the same patent?

Good question. And the answer depends on what you really mean.

First take: If two people worked together on the same invention, they’re co-inventors. In that case, the simplest and cleanest option is to file one patent...

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