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We've just put up another FishFAQ video, this one covering the term "patent pending".
Find out when you can and can't use the term, and two points to keep in mind when using the label in an effort to warn off potential infringers.

FishFAQ™ 027 Patent Pending FishFAQ™ video explaining the term "patent pending", when it can be used, and some considerations to keep in mind when using the term. Copyright © Fish IP La...

If you are considering applying for a patent, you may already be aware of the long wait times it can take to get through the process. The process can take years. But you may not be aware that there are some possible options for getting through patent prosecution quicker than otherwise. We have just put up a new video as part of our FishFAQ™ series that briefly explains these options.

FishFAQ™ 026 Speeding Up Prosecution FishFAQ video explaining various options for speeding up the patent prosecution process. Copyright © Fish IP Law, LLP. All rights reserved.

The patent process can be a beast sometimes.... hence, the Patent Beast, a visual representation of the process. Here, our poor inventor wants to get his invention- his solution to an existing problem, out in to the world. But he doesn't have big bucks to spend. The unhelpful attorney tells him that it's no problem, because provisional applications don't cost as much as a full non-provisional utility application. But then the attorney proceeds to give him the cost of 10,000 dollars to file a provisional. Here, our poor inventor is introduced to... the Beast.

We've uploaded a new FishFAQ™ video on Rejections. What does it mean when the Patent Office has rejected your application? Is it the end of the road? Not exactly. Watch the video to find out more.

FishFAQ™ 025 Rejections FishFAQ video explaining what to do when your patent application is rejected by the Patent Office. Copyright © Fish IP Law, LLP. All rights reserved.

A Tale of Trademark law, the Rogers test, and Parody.
How did Jack Daniel's react to a scatalogically themed doggy squeaker toy spoof of their fine Tennessee whiskey?
Read the article... please.

A Tale of Trademark law, the Rogers test, and Parody - Fish IP Law Fish IP Law news article covering the 2023 Supreme Court decision on trademark law concerning the limits of parody and the Rogers test.

Did Fair Use Get a Face Lift?
Read our article on the recent Supreme Court Decision regarding the Goldsmith v Andy Warhol Foundation case.

Did Fair Use Get a Face-Lift? - Fish IP Law Fish IP Law article about the 2023 Supreme Court decision in the Warhol v Goldsmith case over the extent of fair use.

We have a new FishFAQ™ video on the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) application. If you are interested in obtaining patent protection in multiple countries, the PCT application might be the way to go. Watch the video and find out!

FishFAQ™ 024 PCT application Short video explaining what a PCT patent application is. Copyright © Fish IP Law, LLP. All rights reserved.

Fish IP has a new video covering the right-to-practice. Having a patent on your invention gives you the right to exclude others from practicing your invention, but not necessarily the right to practice the invention. The video will explain the basics of this important consideration.

FishFAQ™ 023 Right to Practice Short video explaining how simply having a patent differs from the right-to-practice your invention.

We have added another new video to our FishFAQ series. These videos explain aspects of intellectual property that can be tricky for potential inventors to understand.
The new video covers what you need to know about Patent Enforcement.

FishFAQ™ 022 Enforcement FishFAQ video explaining some of the issues surrounding the enforcement of patents.

We have added a new video to our FishFAQ series. These videos explain aspects of intellectual property that can be tricky for potential inventors to understand.
The new video covers what you need to know about Invention Disclosure.

FishFAQ 021 Invention Disclosure A short explainer video about issues surrounding the disclosure of inventions.

This is a caricature of Justin Jimenez, one of our law clerks. Justin's focus is primarily on patent prosecution of matters related to computer science and software technologies.
He received his law degree from Santa Clara University and earned his bachelor's degree in Computer Science with Honors from Thomas Edison State University.
You can read more about him on his bio page here:
https://fishiplaw.com/team/justin-jimenez/

The new office is 99.9% finished.

We are officially moved into our new offices, located at:
19900 MacArthur Blvd.
Suite 810
Irvine CA 92612

Stop by and visit us!

Fish IP Law will be changing locations next week, moving to our new offices at 19900 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 810, Irvine CA 92612.

The new location is only a few miles south of the current offices. The cross streets are Jamboree and MacArthur.

Fish IP has also added Shelly Walston to the staff. Shelly is part of the IT/Software Support team. Prior to joining Fish IP Law, Shelly worked at 3M for over 30 years; first in customer service, then in marketing, IT helpdesk admin, IT analyst, eCommerce database admin and software validation.

Fish IP Law has a new Receptionist, Becky Preston. Julia has been promoted to Office Manager.

The patent process can be scary, but we do our best to make it less so. Happy Halloween!

There are some requirements for an invention to be patentable. One of those is that it has to be new.
The PTO grants patent owners a temporary monopoly over their invention to foster communication and spur innovation. They are not in the business of granting temporary monopolies to those that just want it. If the invention has been disclosed publicly and has passed the allotted window, then it isn't new anymore and is eliminated as patentable.
And yes, you do have to tell the Patent Office.

This is a caricature of Matt Lusich, one of our attorneys up in the Silicon Valley office. You can check out more about Matt on his web page here: https://fishiplaw.com/team/matt-lusich/