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It sounds like you’re looking at two patents:
one old and expired, and one that came later.

The first one was broad. It covered using a long pulse and a short pulse to make a device do something. No timing details. No numbers. Just the idea.

The...

I’m working on a trademark filing, and I was told to fix the description of my logo and update my class wording. When I opened the amendment form, I saw an option to upload my specimen again. It also showed a spot for the website where the mark appears.

When you hire a patent illustrator, bring more than a quick sketch. Bring anything that helps them see your idea.

If you’re filing on your own, give them as much detail as you can. Tell them what you built. Share what the invention does. If you have already written...

There’s a guy on YouTube calling himself a “patent guru.” He says that if your goal is to license your idea, a simple provisional filing is all you need. He claims a full patent is a waste of time and money.

I don’t agree. Not even a little.

I’m not here to pitch that old “vomit necklace.” I put that idea to rest a long time ago. Yes, Mr. Wonderful, you’re welcome.

But I did take what I learned from watching Shark Tank and used it to grow one of my other inventions. And that one...