2024-03-23 16:27
Required provisional patent forms The nice thing about the provisional patent application (PPA) is that the forms and paperwork you need to file are a lot less than the more formal non-provi… Read More
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2024-02-24 22:41
Finding the best invention patent attorney can be challenging, especially if you don't know a lot about patents or have never been through the process before. Remember, before yo… Read More
2024-02-19 09:50
2024-02-16 01:55
The Patent Pending symbol is used to indicate that someone has filed for a patent application but that patent application has not yet been approved as an issued patent. There is no req… Read More
2024-02-03 01:59
What is a poor mans patent? The poor mans patent was a cheap way for inventors to document their date of invention. The strategy was to mail yourself an envelope that dated and sealed… Read More
2024-01-24 23:36
Design patents can be extremely valuable and are somewhat easier to get approved than their utility patent counterparts In this post we will teach you how to get a design patent. … Read More
2024-01-20 23:23
1. Introduction to the Patent Process: Types of patents Patents are legal rights granted to inventors for their unique inventions, providing them with the exclusive right to make, use, and s… Read More
2024-01-11 18:09
Strong patents are instrumental for businesses. A strong patent can be enforced against competition, licensed for royalties, and even sold. A weak patent on the other hand can be… Read More
2024-01-03 16:47
Back in 1966 the US Supreme Court reviewed a case where John Deere tractors held a patent on a shock absorber for their plows to avoid damage to the machine when plowing rocky soil. At… Read More
2023-12-24 15:47
We often get asked if people can you get a patent on an improvement to someone else’s existing product or patent? If your improvement is novel (new) and non-obvious then the answ… Read More
2023-10-22 14:56
There are many advantages to the provisional patent application (PPA) and many of our clients use them as their first patent filing, however, there are some disadvantages that can have serio… Read More
2023-10-06 12:44
Inventors continually push the boundaries of what's possible, creating groundbreaking solutions that address a wide array of problems and needs. However, without adequate protection, these i… Read More
2022-10-23 15:32
Many inventors ask: “Why would someone file a provisional application instead of a non-provisional application?” Afterall, why pay for two application filings, especially… Read More
2022-10-02 13:29
Anticipation rejections and obviousness rejections are the two most common arguments used by the Patent Office in order to reject claims in a non-provisional patent application. Used alone o… Read More
2022-04-06 21:53
Prior art is any evidence that an invention is already known or in use before the effective filing date of a patent application. It can be in many forms including: printed information, admis… Read More
2022-01-26 21:40
Invention promotion companies are required by law to provide you (in writing) with specific information regarding their past business practices. This information must include: 1. The total n… Read More
2021-01-17 14:20
Patents do not give you permission to make or sell anything. In a legal sense they are a defensive tool only. My old boss used to joke and say “a patent is just a ver… Read More
2021-01-10 21:26
Watching late night TV I often see commercials for new products that use the term "Patent Pending" and wonder if people really know what this means. Patent pending simply means you hav… Read More
2020-09-07 13:28
The first section of a patent application is the “background” section. Many inventors write lengthy background sections which attempt to explain how the inventor came to in… Read More
2020-05-03 12:56
Almost every day I get a question from someone asking about protection with their provisional patent application (PPA). This is always tricky to answer because first we need to u… Read More
2020-02-22 21:21
No doubt you or someone you know has come up with a clever way to solve a problem and has heard it said, “You should patent that idea!” For many people, inventions and ideas are… Read More
2020-02-15 18:53
Many inventors that write their own patent applications use the term "consists of" instead of the preferred term"comprises". For example, if their invention is a new mixture, th… Read More
2019-12-31 19:04
Do patent applications and confidentiality agreements offer the same level of protection for my invention? A confidentiality agreement is an agreement to keep the information disclosed by th… Read More
2019-11-13 16:37
Just about every patent application submitted to the patent office will face an obviousness rejection. But what exactly makes an invention “obvious” to a patent examiner? Accordi… Read More
2019-08-04 20:26
Have a new product idea like a cell phone case that works the same as other products but looks different? A design patent may be the way to go. A design patent covers the ornamental design… Read More
2019-06-22 12:47
There are two main reasons why inventors choose to re-file their provisional patent application: They simply do not have enough money to pay for the full utility (non-provisional) applicatio… Read More
2018-10-19 16:11
When writing a patent application for a software invention, the most important objective is to provide enough technical description so that someone who is “skilled in the art,” c… Read More
2018-08-31 15:10
Here is a mistake we see time and time again. Many inventors fall into the trap of describing their invention with language that discloses only one way of making their invention. … Read More
2018-07-22 13:16
According to Paul Graham, founder of Y Combinator. What matters is not ideas, but the people who have them. Good people can fix bad ideas, but good ideas can't save bad people. He goes on to… Read More
2018-05-18 19:03
My grandmother used to call this “tough love” and I know it’s not what many of you want to hear but here it goes…. Most of you will lose money filing a patent (i.e… Read More
2018-03-17 17:05
We may finally have some good news for software patents. On January 25, 2018 the Federal Circuit provided its decision in Core Wireless Licensing v. LG Electronics on whether the… Read More
2018-03-04 14:24
On Valentine’s Day (February 2018) the Subcommittees on Oversight and Research and Technology held a joint hearing to explore the science of blockchain technology and its potential and… Read More
2018-02-24 19:33
Patent marking is providing information on a product that describes which patents or applications are applicable to the product. Patentees who make, offer for sale, sell, or import any… Read More
2017-06-11 21:22
A common question I get is "Can I put more than one invention into my patent application?". The short answer is "yes". The more complex answer is "yes - but the patent examiner may ask you t… Read More
2017-02-19 14:26
Introduction to Patent Claims A patent has a lot of sections and text which may look overwhelming at first glance. Patents also have drawings and figures that may show many different p… Read More
2016-06-29 20:16
One of the more frequent questions I get asked is “Can I extend provisional patent application?” or “Can I renew provisional patent application”. The shor… Read More
2016-05-22 12:23
The age old question of Patent Agent vs Patent Attorney, who wins? In many cases there is no winner and it would be like comparing apples to apples but as shown below attorneys are abl… Read More
2016-05-22 12:23
2016-05-14 00:16
Whenever I speak with a new inventor, the first question they ask is "Is my idea patentable"? I usually tell them "I don't know" because in order to truly answer that question I would… Read More
2015-11-25 20:18
It's been a long time in the making but it looks like certain types of software related patents are no longer being approved at the US Patent Office. At a recent seminar I was fortunate to l… Read More
2015-08-22 15:30
At least a few times each week I find myself talking people out of filing a patent. Here are the most common reasons why I don't think a patent should be filed. Unpatentable Subject Ma… Read More
2015-06-04 19:40
The patent office realizes that many inventors and small businesses cannot afford to hire a patent attorney or agent to represent them and have provides several programs and resources for th… Read More
2014-12-05 13:38
Just came across this great resource put out by the USPTO. It has lots of interesting data but perhaps the most relevant is that the time to get your office action from the patent examiner i… Read More
2014-04-14 15:39
Many people already know that patents are published. However, did you know pending non-provisional patent applications also publish, even before they issue as a full patent? (Not… Read More
2014-02-05 22:33
There are plenty of articles out there written by patent attorneys about the legal reasons for filing a patent. There are also many articles on the misuse and abuse of the patent syste… Read More
2012-04-17 15:00
What is a Provisional Patent Application? So what is a provisional patent application that you have heard so much about? - A provisional patent application is a ty… Read More
2012-04-15 15:55
How much does it cost to patent an idea? It depends. There are two ways you can patent an idea: Write and file your own patent application (the cheapest way) - total cost ab… Read More
2012-04-15 15:55
How much does it cost to patent an idea? It depends. There are two ways you can patent an idea: Write and file your own patent application (the cheapest way) - total cost ab… Read More
2012-04-09 04:44
The typical Patent Process and Invention Timeline to Protect a New Idea and to patent a new idea should look something like this: Of course each invention is different and there is no… Read More
2012-03-02 18:54
How to Patent an idea with a provisional patent application. Do you have a great idea and are worried someone will steal it or beat you to the marketplace? In many cases filing a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This past week (December 18, 2013) the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) made some major changes to the rules which will impact inventors and patent filers. These rule change… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In the 1980’s, a high profile Supreme Court case (Diamond v. Chakrabarty) concluded that “anything under the sun made by man” should qualify for patent coverage in the Unit… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I often get questions about what are the options if your provisional patent application is going to expire (remember they only last for 12 months) and you are not ready to commit to a full n… Read More
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