The second time your patent application is rejected, the USPTO will refer to it as a “Final” Office action. The first thing to know is that it’s not actually final. As laid out in another one of our articles, this … Read More
Kolitch Romano partner Dave Bourgeau was honored to be interviewed for the April 2020 issue of the Oregon State Bar Bulletin. The article highlights how modern law firms can leverage technology to maximize flexibility, security, and responsiveness. As a founding member … Read More
The world has changed dramatically in 2020, and businesses and brand owners have no choice but to adapt. With social distancing becoming the new norm, many businesses, including traditional brick-and-mortar shops, are turning to online retail sales as a … Read More
It turns out a district court can, in fact, award attorney fees, even if the case ends in a stipulated dismissal. In Keith Manufacturing v. Butterfield, a precedential case in which KR represented the defendant Larry Butterfield throughout the litigation, … Read More
No matter how beautifully written your patent application is, or how amazing its drawings, the application won’t officially see the light of day for quite a while. In the US, a utility patent application normally remains secret for 18 months … Read More
What’s the Normal Process? Once you’ve filed your utility patent application at the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), it’s natural to wonder how long it will take before you hear back. It turns out you won’t hear anything at … Read More
As patent attorneys, we do our best to understand the needs of your business, providing helpful advice and adding value where we can. We also try to avoid slowing down your decision making process as much as possible. But … Read More
Kolitch Romano partner Dave Bourgeau joined a distinguished panel today, in downtown Portland. The panelists spoke at a continuing legal education event put on by the Oregon Patent Law Association (OPLA). The panel presented various aspects of patent indefiniteness, relating … Read More
Your company does business in countries outside the US, or you’re planning on it. Maybe you’re just planning to manufacture products outside the US. Or maybe you simply aren’t sure yet. In any case, an international PCT application might be … Read More
Wow – year 1 is in the books! It’s been a year of growth, a year of bonding, and a year of fun. But most importantly, it’s been a year of gratitude – gratitude to all our family and friends … Read More