Garcia-Zamor Blog
“Means To” Claim Language and the Bosch vs. Snap-On Decision
Means-plus-function language has been a highly contested area in the realm of proper claims drafting techniques. Means-plus-function methodology generally includes formally...
A Necessary Expense: Why Every Small Business Needs to Trademark its Brands
Small business owners frequently write off obtaining a federal trademark registration as an unnecessary expense. Many believe that a trademark is a luxury, one only large,...
Exploring The Outdoors Through Patented Technology
Outdoor exploration and camping has seen a strong surge in popularity as the technology to support survival and progress in the outdoors has improved, allowing a wider and less...
Don’t let your digital assets die with you!!
Without proper planning digital rights to songs, photographs, blogs, websites, domains, music, movies, and other content can be lost when someone dies. Proper planning for the...
Patented Advancements In The Sport Of Rowing
As a sport dating back to the early 18th century, rowing has no doubt experienced a rich and deep history of innovation. Advancements in materials, construction methods, and...
What to do When the Wrong Inventor(s) are Listed on Your Patent Application
Correcting inventorship on a patent is possible but requires careful analysis of the application status and meticulous care in preparing the necessary documents to submit to the...
Don’t Let Your Business Get Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place!!
Alejandro grew up in Argentina where he refined his knowledge of fine wines and the manufacturing and sales business. As a successful businessman he started selling his own...
Oh No, I Just Found a Mistake in My Issued Patent! How You Can Fix It.
Often times, following the issue of a patent, the firm, inventors, assignees, or other vested individuals will notice an error in the issued patent. While not ideal, small...
Hail to the R#dsk%!ns
Determining the proper dates of first use for a federal trademark application can vary depending on whether goods or services are offered with the trademark and also can vary...