FAQ: When Can I Put “Patent Pending” on My Invention?
FAQ: Patent Agents vs. Patent Attorneys—What’s the Difference?
Let me just start this article by saying “I love you” to any of you patent agents that are reading this. This article is not meant to be a jab at you in any way, nor will I intentionally disparage you in any way. In fact, we have patent agents on our...
FAQ: What is Trade Dress?
Trade dress is an area of trademark law that is often overlooked. Many business owners and entrepreneurs are familiar with copyrights and trademarks, but very few realize how valuable a trade dress can be in terms of protecting and defining their brand.
Trade dress capitalizes on the...
FAQ: Can Multiple People Own a Patent?
The short answer is, YES!
But, there are nuances. I know, a classic, “yes, but”...
In this article, I’ll explain as clearly as I can, the different ways in which people can have an ownership interest in a patent asset, and more importantly clear up...
FAQ: Can I Patent an Idea Without a Prototype?
Prototypes are not required as you begin your patent protection strategy. All that is required in order to achieve patent-pending status is a fully enabled written specification with drawings. This is typically achieved through filing a provisional patent application.
A better way to ask that question is; “Can...