Bringing a new product to market is a significant milestone. If your company has secured a patent, you might assume you are ready to manufacture and sell your product. However, a patent does not always grant you the right to do so. Another company's patent could still...
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Is One Patent Enough to Protect Your Business?
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | May 26, 2026 | Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation
Whether you are running a startup or overseeing a manufacturing operation in California, the transition from prototype to protected asset is a critical step. While obtaining a patent may be necessary, understanding the patent law will help you determine whether a...
Can a Patent-Pending Status Help Market an Invention Safely?
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Mar 25, 2026 | Intellectual Property
Bringing a new idea to market is exciting, but it also carries risks. Many inventors want to share and promote their product before a patent is fully granted. One commonly used tool at this early stage is a provisional patent application. By filing a provisional...
Life After The 12-Month Provisional Deadline
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Jan 22, 2026 | Intellectual Property
A provisional patent application provides breathing room, not permanent protection. When the 12-month period ends, the decisions you made during that time can affect whether you still have viable patent options. Understanding how the deadline works helps avoid...
Is Your Invention Patentable? A Guide to Preliminary Patent Searches
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Nov 18, 2025 | Intellectual Property
Before you invest time and money into a patent application, it’s essential to know whether your invention is truly patentable. A preliminary patent search helps uncover existing inventions that may be similar to yours, helping you understand the landscape so you can...
Protecting Innovation: How Fiduciary Litigation Can Safeguard Trade Secrets
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Sep 10, 2025 | Intellectual Property Litigation
Innovation fuels growth, but it also attracts unwanted attention. For mid-sized companies, trade secrets—Such as product designs, formulas, or customer data—are often the backbone of success. When these assets face threats, fiduciary litigation offers a powerful means...
Understanding the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) for global patent applications
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Jul 21, 2025 | Intellectual Property
Filing patents in multiple countries can be time-consuming and expensive. As a business owner or product developer, you may want a more straightforward way to protect your invention worldwide. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) streamlines the early stages of...
Common Complications When licensing IP Internationally
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Nov 26, 2024 | Intellectual Property
Various forms of intellectual property (IP) holdings benefit from protection under domestic law. Businesses can protect their trademarks by registering them with the federal government. Businesses and creators can obtain copyright protection by publishing or...
When complications concerning patent post-grant review arise
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Sep 24, 2024 | Intellectual Property
Patent post-grant review (PGR) is a consequential process that allows third parties to challenge the validity of a patent after it has been granted. While PGR offers an opportunity to correct any errors in the issuance of a patent, it can also lead to challenges for...
International Trademark Association Argues that NFTs are Protected by the Lanham Act
by Wang IP Law Group P.C | Sep 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
The meteoric rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has ignited a legal debate about their place in intellectual property law. A recent amicus brief filed by the International Trademark Association (INTA) with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit delves into...