Houston is known as the “Energy Capital of the World.”[i] The city is home to the headquarters of more than 500 oil and gas exploration and production firms and countless manufacturing and enginee...
Trademark Search and What to Know: The Intellectual Property Application Series
In this ‘Intellectual Property Application Series,’ I’ll be discussing trademark searches. I’ll explain what a trademark is, what to know about a trademark search before filing for regis...
Thrive IP® and Ben Klosowski, Esq. Prevail in Trademark Opposition
On December 3, 2019, the European Union Intellectual Property Office rejected a competitor’s opposition in its entirety against a European trademark application filed by AdventureCORPS® of Californ...
Trademark Classes and What to Know: The Intellectual Property Application Series
In this ‘Intellectual Property Application Series,’ I’ll be discussing trademark classes. I’ll explain what a trademark is, what to know about trademark classes before filing, and why a ...
Trademark Specimens of Use: The Intellectual Property Application Series
In this ‘Intellectual Property Application Series, I’ll be discussing trademark specimens of use and trademark applications for federal registration. I’ll explain what trademark and a trademar...
Thrive IP® and Ben Klosowski, Esq. Prevail Before Patent Trial and Appeal Board
On October 23, 2019, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) handed victory to Trans-Radial Solutions LLC, reversing the rejection of all claims appealed. The patent application entitled, “...
Dr. Stipkala Speaks in Vienna, Austria, on Alternative Fees
On October 10, 2019, Jeremy M. Stipkala, Ph.D., J.D., Patent Attorney with Thrive IP®, spoke at FICPI’s 18th Open Forum in Vienna on “Alternative Fee Arrangements and Client Experience in the Uni...
Use Based Trademark Applications vs. Intent to Use Based Federal Trademark Applications: The Intellectual Property Application Series
In this ‘Intellectual Property Application Series,’ I’ll be discussing use based trademark applications compared to intent to use based trademark applications for U.S. federal registration. ...