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The US Provisional Patent Application

Article: The US Provisional Patent Application

In 1995, the United States began implementing a provisional patent application process.  Provisional patents establish an early filing date, protecting inventions with a “patent pending” designation for up to one year. 

McDonald's Case Shows Importance of Trademarks

Article: McDonald's Case Shows Importance of Trademarks

In January, McDonald's lost the rights to exclusively use "Big Mac" in the European Union (EU) after a trademark dispute with Irish fast-food chain Supermac's.

Law Offices of Scott Warmuth to Host Educational Forum

Article: Law Offices of Scott Warmuth to Host Educational Forum

The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth will be hosting an upcoming educational forum at the University of the West in Rosemead on Thursday, April 26th

Are there any Good Trademarks Available?

Article: Are there any Good Trademarks Available?

A new study suggests that while word combinations may be infinite, the availability of 'useful' trademarks is shrinking.

Martin Luther King's Most Famous Speech

Article: Martin Luther King's Most Famous Speech

One of, if not the most important American speech of the 20th century is Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech.  Many people can recite the most famous refrain from memory.

The Art of Creation

Article: The Art of Creation

The creation of a new idea isn't always the result of an epiphany. During the creation process, it's also important to be proactive through the utilization of intellectual property law.

Amazon's 1-Click Technology Patent Expires

Article: Amazon's 1-Click Technology Patent Expires

Intellectual Property - 8 Inspiring Creative Techniques

Article: Intellectual Property - 8 Inspiring Creative Techniques