Articles by Ruy Garcia-Zamor

Considerations for Deciding Whether to Have a Trademark Search and Opinion Prepared

An article by Ruy Garcia-Zamor discussing considerations for determining whether to have a trademark search and opinion prepared prior to using or filing a trademark application for a proposed trademark. Risks involved with using a proposed trademark prior to having a trademark search and opinion prepared are also discussed. These risks include, but are not limited to, removing products from store shelves, loss of customer goodwill, and incurring legal fees and liability damages for use of the proposed trademark.
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Risks in Using Online Legal Document Services for Trademark Applications

An article by Ruy Garcia-Zamor discussing risks associated with using online legal document services to file trademark applications without the assistance of an attorney. Using one-size-fits-all-legal forms and solutions without the benefit of specialized legal advice can entail some significant risks not immediately apparent to a trademark applicant. These risks include the loss or reduction in scope of trademark rights and a possible increase in the total cost of pursuing the trademark application. While many of the online legal document services appear to be providing legal services, there is often a carefully worded disclaimer (prepared by an attorney) explaining otherwise.
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Patent Cooperation Treaty Applications Can Be a Valuable Part of an Intellectual Property
Protection Strategy

An article by Ruy Garcia-Zamor discussing Patent Cooperation Treaty applications. These applications play an important role in preserving potential foreign patent rights, while providing additional time to evaluate market conditions and competitor activity. In some cases Patent Cooperation Treaty applications provide centralized examination when pursuing patent protection in multiple countries.
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Limited Time to Prevent Abandonment of Your Canadian Patent Rights Due to Insufficient Fee Payment to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office

An article by Ruy Garcia-Zamor with important information for Canadian patent owners and those seeking patent protection in Canada. The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has provided a limited time to correct insufficient fee payments which, if uncorrected, can result in the abandonment of Canadian patent rights.
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Considerations When Reviewing Your Patent Application

An article by Ruy Garcia-Zamor with useful information to assist inventors in reviewing new utility patent applications. The article also discusses important issues affecting new patent applications, such as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's mandatory duty of disclosure, the obligation to disclose the best mode of an invention, the publication of pending applications, and the importance of identifying the proper inventors for a patent application.
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Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in the European Union

An article by Ruy Garcia-Zamor about the importance of considering Registered Community Designs when developing a patent strategy which includes protection in the European Union.
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