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The term “patent troll” is common now.  News outlets are filled with pundits denouncing “trolls.”  But what does the term mean?  Where did it come from, and why is it used [...]

A dead trademark is one that was registered or applied for and is “dead” or abandoned, for several reasons.  Whether anyone else can use it, or whether the original registrant can [...]

I often hear the question “What will it cost to apply for a patent?”  Short answer: “it depends.” For more help and guidance on patent application cost, read on. What does [...]