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McConnell Law Firm, P.C. is an intellectual property law firm specializing in assisting inventors and entrepreneurs protect their innovations and investment with patents and trademarks.
Webinar Replay: Essential Patent Protection Strategies for Inventors
In case you missed our August Webinar, a video of the session is posted below for your viewing convenience. In this valuable training session, we discuss the patent system and what every inventor needs to know to protect their innovations: Types of patents Parts of a...
What are the Parts of a Utility Patent?
Understanding the key elements that make up every patent is essential for inventors and businesses seeking intellectual property protection. Specification The specification—also called the detailed description—serves as the complete blueprint for your invention. This...
Webinar Replay: Trademark Essentials for Business Owners
In case you missed our August Webinar, a video of the session is posted below for your viewing convenience. In this valuable training session, we discuss essentials every business owner should know about choosing, protecting and building their brand including:...
Three Essential Requirements Every Patent Application Must Meet
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) evaluates every patent application—whether utility or design—against three fundamental requirements. These requirements are codified in the Patent Act, and while they may appear straightforward, each is supported...
Selecting a Strong Trademark: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Choosing an effective trademark is a critical business decision that can significantly impact brand success and market performance. Understanding trademark fundamentals and selection principles is essential for building a protectable brand identity. Understanding...
The Hidden Power of Design Patents: Your Secret Weapon in Product Protection
The Hidden Power of Design Patents: Your Secret Weapon in Product Protection Key Takeaways: Design patents protect appearance, not function - While utility patents cover how products work, design patents protect how they look, enabling patent protection for the visual...
Avoiding Common Trademark Scams
Trademark scams have been around for years but keep evolving to target trademark applicants. Just today, a client sent me a suspicious text about their trademark application. The message followed a familiar pattern, leveraging urgency and fear to encourage the...
Understanding Trademarks: A Guide for Business Owners
If you're building a business, your brand is one of your most valuable assets. Understanding how trademarks protect that brand is essential for any entrepreneur. Trademarks serve one fundamental purpose: they identify the source of goods or services to consumers. When...
Understanding the Three Types of Patents
As a patent attorney with 25 years of experience in Silicon Valley, I regularly advise clients on different types of patent protection. Here's what you need to know about the three basic categories of patents: Utility Patents Utility patents are the most common type...
Introduction to McConnell Law Firm and Intellectual Property Protection
Drawing from my 25 years as a registered patent attorney and extensive experience with Silicon Valley startups, I’m here to demystify the four fundamental types of intellectual property protection.
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