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I Searched, I Found Nothing... So I’m Safe? Think Again!

I Searched, I Found Nothing... So I’m Safe? Think Again!

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Thinking of handling your own patent or trademark search? You might want to think again! A DIY search can be risky, as missing similar patents...

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Give Me My Charts: How to Get Your Medical Records Without Losing Your Mind

Give Me My Charts: How to Get Your Medical Records Without Losing Your Mind

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Struggling to access your own medical records? This guide breaks down the step-by-step process with humor and clarity—so you can unlock your health history without...

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Certified Success: The Power of a Trademark Registration Certificate

Certified Success: The Power of a Trademark Registration Certificate

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

A trademark registration certificate is a vital document that grants legal ownership of a brand’s identity. It provides exclusive rights, protects against infringement, and strengthens...

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Patent Maintenance Fees: The “Subscription” You Can’t Cancel

Patent Maintenance Fees: The “Subscription” You Can’t Cancel

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Patent maintenance fees are the hidden costs of innovation, ensuring patents remain enforceable. Miss a payment, and your rights vanish! This guide breaks down deadlines,...

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Registered & Renewed: How to Keep Your Trademark Forever

Registered & Renewed: How to Keep Your Trademark Forever

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Trademarks can last forever—if you maintain them! Learn when to file, what fees are due, and why proof of use is essential. Don’t let your...

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Patent Roulette: Understanding Your Odds with Allowance Rates

Patent Roulette: Understanding Your Odds with Allowance Rates

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Navigating the USPTO’s patent system can feel like playing roulette. Understanding art unit allowance rates, examiner tendencies, and appeal success rates can help you strategize...

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Office Actions & Advisory Actions: Patent Law’s Never-Ending Dance

Office Actions & Advisory Actions: Patent Law’s Never-Ending Dance

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Understanding Patent Office Actions and Advisory Actions is crucial for navigating the USPTO process. Learn what these terms mean, how to respond, and the best...

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Why the USPTO Hates ‘Means for Doing Things’ in Patents

Why the USPTO Hates ‘Means for Doing Things’ in Patents

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Means-plus-function claims in patents can lead to rejection if they lack structural detail. The USPTO scrutinizes these claims under 35 U.S.C. §112(f), requiring clear descriptions....

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RCE: When Your Patent Needs a Second (or Third) Chance

RCE: When Your Patent Needs a Second (or Third) Chance

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Struggling with a patent rejection? A Request for Continued Examination (RCE) gives your application a second (or third) chance! Learn how RCEs work, when to...

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