Tag: patent

I just requested a new Patent Pro Bono case!

I am happy to announce that I just requested a second patent pro bono matter from the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts organization (VLA).   I like to give back to the community at large, and providing pro bono patent, trademark, and copyright legal services is one way I can do that.

VLA is the leading legal aid and education organization dedicated to New York artists and its arts and cultural organizations. VLA strives to protect the artistic community’s livelihoods, businesses, and creative works through access to dedicated legal representation and focused education programs.  For more information on the VLA please go here.

 

 

National Association of Patent Practitioners Mentorship Program

I just had a great mentorship meeting with a newly patent agent via the National Association of Patent Practitioner’s Mentorship Program.

The NAPP Mentorship Program is an initiative designed to connect experienced patent practitioners with those looking to learn and grow in the field. Whether you are seeking guidance as a mentee or looking to share your expertise as a mentor, this program offers a unique opportunity for professional development and meaningful connection.

More information can be found here.

Terrific Inventors Association of Connecticut meeting at the Milford Library this week!

This past Wednesday, May 28, 2025, I presented on What Inventors Need to Know about Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights to the Inventors Association of Connecticut (IACT).   The attendees, mostly inventors, asked very good questions about patents, trademarks and copyrights.   Great group and great meeting!  The next IACT meeting will be June 25, 2025 at 5:30 pm at the Milford Public Library.   More information can be seen here.

Client receives Patent on Rotor Active Stability Control invention!

I would like to congratulate my client Joseph John Andrews of Oakland, CA for receiving a patent on his Rotor Active Stability Control invention.    Obtaining a patent on this highly technical and complex invention gave me much professional satisfaction.  The patent can be seen here.

UCONN Law School Meet & Greet

Yesterday evening I attended a Meet & Greet with IP Professionals at the UCONN Law School that was sponsored by teh UCONN Intellectual Property Law Society.  It was nice to meet young law students and fellow IP Lawyers at the UCONN Law School Campus in Hartford (near West Hartford).

I filed my first Pro Bono Patent Application

I am happy to announce that I filed my first Pro Bono Design Patent Application.  I accepted a pro bono client from the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts organization (VLA).   It feels great to “give back”!  For the next pro bono client, I may look into doing a trademark application or response to office action.   For more information on the VLA, go here.

I attended the National Association of Patent Practitioners annual conference last week

Hi Everyone,

I attended the National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP)annual conference last week.  NAPP is an organization directed towards patent attorneys and patent agents, and keeps us up to date with the latest changes, laws, and rules with respect to preparing and filing patent applications at the USPTO, the PCT, and litigating of patents.   The conference is also a nice way to keep up with old friends.   Last week the conference was held at the University of Minnesota Law School in Minneapolis.  More information on the conference can be seen here.   The 2025 NAPP annual conference will (probably) be at the USPTO offices in Alexandria, VA.