No secrets here. This guide will truly show you how to write a patent application and submit it to the USPTO to attain that all-important Patent Pending status everyone is so familiar with. At [...]
Are you looking to patent a new idea? Are you wondering how to protect the way it looks and prevent copycats? Well, a design patent may just be what you’re looking for. There is a [...]
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 [...]
It’s easy sometimes to be long-winded in the law… so, here’s the short and sweet answer: 20 Year Monopoly: A utility patent gives an inventor (or their assignees) exclusive rights to prevent anyone else from [...]
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 [...]
Ah, yes… the financial side of patenting. This may not be the most fun or glamorous, but it is central to planning your patent journey and knowing the key things to expect along the way… [...]
Usually as I write articles, I also learn. It’s the beauty of writing for an audience (much like teaching/presenting to a group). There’s a sense of responsibility to make sure the content is good, up-to-date [...]
Yikes...16 Steps!? Yes, but this blog article only has 3 of the 16. Why? Well, in order to file a non-provisional utility patent application you need to first file a provisional patent application. Think of [...]
"Patent pending" means that there is a patent application pending approval. And… we’re done! Whew...that’s it! That’s all you need to know, right? Of course not! You’re reading a legal blog – there’s always more [...]
What is the difference between a provisional and non-provisional patent application? The short answer is: a whole lot! Don't worry in this article I break it down for you! In addition, about halfway down this [...]
