Tag: Trademark

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.

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.

My client will be presenting at the Inventors Association of Connecticut meeting today!

My patent and trademark client Mike Hagen will be presenting at the Inventors Association of Connecticut (IACT) today.  He will be talking about his trials and tribulations with respect to his invention for the RV Cover Rescue device.   More information can be found here.

Successful Inventors Association of Connecticut presentation on Filing a Trademark Application

I presented to the Inventors Association of Connecticut (IACT) this afternoon, May 17, 2022.  The topic was Filing a Trademark Application at the USPTO.  The members asked a lot of interesting and probing questions.   We had a good turnout.   Next month, Onyeka Obiocha Executive Director of CTNext will present.  More information can be found here.

I will give a presentation on Trademarks to the Inventors Association of Connecticut on May 17, 2022!

Hi All,

I will be giving a presentation on Trademarks at the Inventors Association of Connecticut on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 5 pm via.   I will walk the attendees through how to file a trademark application at the USPTO.   More information can be found here.

Longtime client receives trademark for 3RD DEGREE FIN SYSTEMS

My longtime client Quint Higgins of Raleigh, NC recently obtained a registered trademark for 3RD DEGREE FIN SYSTEMS.  My client is in the business of manufacturing and selling paddleboard fins; surfboard fins; fins for body boards; fin boxes for paddleboards; fin boxes for surfboards; fin boxes for body boards; surfboard accessories, namely, leashes, repair patches, traction pads, storage racks, carriers worn on body, holders worn on body, paddles, kits for building surfboards, bags, hydrofoils, deck grips.   The trademark can be seen here.