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 compass,...
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 to Get a Patent for an Idea in 13 Steps
How do you get a patent for 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...
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!