Mark: Made in Canada — pieces made in Coros Canadian factory were marked such. They were made for Birks, but were probably sold in other major department stores.

What does trifari mean on jewelry?

Trifari Costume Jewelry is made of materials that differ from fine colored gemstones, old pawn Indian jewelry, valuable pearls, etc. Trifari pieces use an array of materials like rhinestones, coral, enamel, jade, and colored stones set in metal settings.

Can someone steal my idea if I have a patent pending?

As soon as you file a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), your invention is Patent Pending. Once your application is submitted, nobody can steal, sell, or use your invention without your permission.

What percentage of patents are approved?

According to the most recent statistics from the USPTO, approximately 52% of all patents filed in the U.S are approved. In 2015, 629,647 patent applications were filed and 325,979 were approved. The number of patent applications continues to increase ever-so-slightly every year.