Category: Patents

The first step to understanding provisional patent rights is to understand the purpose of a provisional application in the first place. This is not your official application; it will help you preserve an earlier filing date. That matters for many reasons, but the most important is that you can feel comfortable taking...

The decision to file a patent is big, but it's only one small step in an intimidating process. You'll need to gather many items together to prepare. Keep in mind some patent applications can run hundreds of pages long. On top of that, every year the patent office rejects

"Why do I even need a patent at all? Why are patents important?" Unfortunately, these words have been uttered by more than one person who had a brilliant idea—that made someone else a millionaire. The ultimate purpose of the patent is to ensure your exclusive use of your invention, so you can...

There’s nothing more exciting than having an idea for an invention! This sentiment is especially true in the fast-paced field of technology. While it may not be the first item on your to-do list, obtaining protection for your intellectual property (IP) is crucial. Patents for software-related inventions...