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How to Patent an Idea in 13 Steps

Posted on February 5, 2024

"How Do I Patent an Idea?"

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 J.D....

Utility Patent vs. Design Patent

Posted on September 18, 2023

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 compass,...

How to do a Patent Search in 6 Steps (The Definite Guide)

Posted on July 5, 2022

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)

Posted on September 8, 2020

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

Posted on July 10, 2020

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...