How to Patent an Idea in 13 Steps
The real answer to this question is: you can’t.
That’s right, you can’t get a patent for an “idea” alone, not even the best idea in the world.
My name is...
Utility Patent vs. Design Patent
The intricacies of patents can be challenging, yet they play a crucial role in safeguarding our intellectual property. With two primary types at our disposal – utility patents and design patents – it’s essential to distinguish their unique characteristics and the varying protections they offer. This article will act as a...
How to do a Patent Search in 6 Steps (The Definite Guide)
Knowing how to do a patent search is probably the most challenging and daunting part of the patent process. It takes a rolling-up-the-sleeves attitude and a whole lot of passion to get it done right. There is nothing glamorous about the patent search process. It requires combing through hundreds—or even thousands—of...
How to do a Patent Search in 6 Steps (The Definite Guide)
I want to start by saying that doing a patent search is by far and away the most difficult part of the patent process. It’s most difficult because it’s often a very daunting task.
I get asked all the time, how to do a patent search, and while I...
How to File a Provisional Patent Application in 13 Steps
Ok – so at this point you’ve hopefully figured out whether your idea is an invention or if it’s still in the idea stage? You’ve also hired a Patent Attorney or done the homework yourself to confirm that your idea is patentable?
Correct?
If so, you...
How Much Does a Patent Cost?
This process can be costly, so the next question you may ask yourself is -
“Do I need a patent lawyer? Can’t I just learn how to write a patent application and file it myself?”
We will get to...
10 Tips for Inventors: Meeting with a Patent Attorney
Alright, so you’ve come up with a list of questions to ask a Patent Attorney. Good for you!
You might be thinking:
"Great, I just need to explain my invention in great detail, and they will take it from there! Right?"
Wrong!