Good day, fellow DIY IP jockeys. If you recently received a USPTO Notice of Allowance (NOA) for an intent-to-use trademark application and need to file a 6-month extension, this guide is for you. A while back, I navigated the not-so-lovely UX labyrinth that is the USPTO trademark filing process. Recently, I had to return to… Continue reading Near-Painless: USPTO NOA Extension Request (Intent-to-Use Trademark)
Author: Bobi
Kaizen: This Perfectionist’s Soothing Balm
For much of my early creative life, perfectionism was my silent business partner. Unfortunately, it was also a terrible one. It showed up constantly during art school. It followed me through projects, assignments, and creative pursuits. Whenever something mattered deeply to me, perfectionism seemed to arrive right on schedule. The problem wasn’t that it pushed… Continue reading Kaizen: This Perfectionist’s Soothing Balm
Modern Economic Nexus for Online Stores: The Basics
For many years, online sellers generally only had to collect sales tax in states where they had a physical presence, such as an office, warehouse, or employees. That changed significantly in 2018 when the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair allowed states to require out-of-state businesses to collect sales tax based on… Continue reading Modern Economic Nexus for Online Stores: The Basics
The Re-Masked Self
Choosing How You Appear In the World. This one is for all of my creative peeps out there; those bold enough to identify with their authentic selves and put both themselves and their work out into the world. Without waiting to be ready. Without holding back. Without guarantees. There was a time when I struggled… Continue reading The Re-Masked Self