Dental Tools & Patents

Posted on March 30, 2023

td {padding:10px;border:1px solid black;}td img {margin:0 auto;display:block;} Dental tools and inventions have come a long way in recent years, and many dental professionals, like yourself, are paving the way for improved tools, better patient care, more positive patient outcomes, and even more efficiency for other dentists. When I say dental tools have come a long way,...

How To Write A Broad Provisional Patent Specification

Posted on March 7, 2023

Filing for provisional patent protection can be a smart move for inventors, as doing so gives you the right to use “patent pending” language and take up to 12 more months to file the non-provisional patent application materials. The provisional patent specification, which is essentially a description of the invention, forms a...

Design Patent Mistakes To Avoid When Filing An Application

Posted on March 7, 2023

Filing a design patent application can provide valuable protection. In fact, once approved, you will have protection for your invention’s appearance for 15 years. While applying for a design patent is typically a simpler process than applying for a utility patent, there are several common patent mistakes that could result in costly delays. Understanding...

Knowing how to secure a patent can be simple with the right guidance.

Next Patent Steps To Consider After A Notice Of Allowance

Posted on March 1, 2023

If you submitted your patent application close to a year ago, or even longer, and have patiently waited and responded to one or more office actions, you are likely ready to be done with the patent filing process. Applying for patent protection can, at times, seem like a never-ending process. When you...

Furniture Patents

Posted on February 8, 2023

The furniture each of us uses every day impacts our lives in ways most people probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about. Having unique furniture can make us more comfortable at home or on vacation, more productive at work and can even improve quality of life. If you have an...