Someone Else Has Probably Already Thought of It

Have you ever caught yourself saying this?

“Someone already invented that.”

Most people have. An idea flashes into your mind. It feels useful. Maybe even exciting. For a moment, you picture it working in the real world. Then doubt slips in. Quiet. Casual. “Nah, it’s probably...

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USPTO’s BIG Upgrade: What Changed?

They updated the USPTO system.

That sounds minor. It wasn’t.

They changed the search tools. They rebuilt the filing side. They redesigned the trademark forms. If you work in filings every day, you felt it right away.

At first glance, the new layout...

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My Idea Isn’t Big Enough!

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “My idea isn’t big enough”?

Be honest.

Maybe it feels too simple. Too obvious. Too small to matter. You look at it and think, Who would care about this?

So you shrug. You move on. You tell...

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How New USPTO Forms Simplify Trademarks!

If you’ve tried to prepare a trademark application lately and felt confused, you’re not alone.

I hear this from legal staff, paralegals, virtual assistants, and even new attorneys:

“Is there a way to prepare a trademark form, save it, and send it to an attorney for...

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Getting a Patent is like Making a Deal with the Public

Most people think a patent is just a legal form. A stamp. A frame on the wall.

It’s not.

A patent is a deal.

A quiet handshake between you and the public.

You give something up.
You get something back.

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