If you’ve ever had an idea for an invention, you’ve probably heard the term “patent attorney.” But what exactly is a patent attorney? How do they qualify for this specialized role? And what services does a patent lawyer provide to inventors and businesses? As a Las Vegas patent attorney, I hope to give clear answers to those questions. What Is … Read More
Trademark Law: Strong vs. Weak Trademarks
Choosing the right brand name is one of the most important steps in building a business. Not every name is equally protectable under federal trademark law. How strong or how weak your trademark is determines how easily you can register it with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and how broadly you can enforce it against competitors. In … Read More
Returning To The Virtual Office
Most of us were happy to get back in the office after the COVID pandemic. But for me, that sense of normalcy didn’t last long. The scorching summer commute, the hassle of maintaining an outdated office, and the fear of break-ins made it an easy choice to return to a virtual office. As a Las Vegas business owner, I believe … Read More
Patent Drawings: Yesterday and Today
When most people think of patent drawings, they picture hand-drawn illustrations from the late 1800s through the early 1900s. Famous drawings include Thomas Edison’s light bulb patent or Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone patent. And while those historic graphics evoke a certain nostalgic feel, the requirements for patent drawings today are very different. For inventors filing with the United States Patent … Read More
Get “Patent Pending” Fast With A Provisional Patent Application
If you’re an inventor, entrepreneur, or small business owner, you might find yourself asking how do I protect my idea?
Goodbye 2020
Las Vegas couldn’t wait to say goodbye to 2020. Last year will be remembered as a year shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be seen as a year rattled by social unrest. It was a year scarred by apocalyptic wildfires. It was also a year obscured by one of the most contentious Presidential elections in United States history. … Read More
Crisis Response
We at The Thornton Firm are as concerned as the next citizen when it comes to dealing with the ongoing health crisis affecting our nation. We are doing our best to stay informed as events develop. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidelines for “community mitigation strategies” to limit the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused … Read More
Top 10 Reasons To File A Provisional Patent Application
Filing a provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be a smart first step. As a Las Vegas patent attorney, I regularly help inventors across Southern Nevada and beyond use provisional applications to secure intellectual property rights and confidently move forward with their ideas. Here are 10 reasons why a filing provisional patent application … Read More
Happy Holidays
We at The Thornton Firm wish you and yours a wonderful holiday. It has been an incredibly busy year here with many new clients and success stories. We couldn’t have made it this far without a wonderful client base. We look forward to continuing to grow our practice in 2019 as we continue to provide quality services for the greater … Read More
Holiday Greetings
As 2017 comes to a close, The Thornton Firm wishes you a joyous holiday. It has been a privilege to serve the greater Las Vegas area through good times and bad. We now look forward to new challenges and new opportunities in 2018. Stay safe, and keep dreaming big.