Kitchen Innovations And Pursuing A Patent
If there’s one room in the typical American home that has changed the most over the last 100 years, it has to be the kitchen. It’s perhaps the most important room in any house, and the amount of cooking and cleaning that goes on there means people are always looking for tips, tricks and...
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How Do You Draft A Patent Abstract?
You’re ready to patent your invention, but you just found out you need something called a “patent abstract.” If you’re not sure what that is or what you should do next, don’t panic! An abstract is a written summary that is included as a separate page with your patent application and is designed to...
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Cloud Computing And Patents
Cloud computing is now a core component of effective business operations. This distributed resource model has seen significant growth over the past few years, and this expanding market has opened the door for technology innovation.
The challenge? Ensuring that credit — and compensation — for new and creative ideas are given where they are due....
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Patents For Pet Tech
If you are a pet parent, you’re probably always on the lookout for innovative products and services designed with your pet’s enjoyment in mind. And let’s face it: When a new product for our cats, dogs, or other furry friends also promises to make our own lives easier, purchasing that product is usually a...
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3 Steps to Take Once your Invention is Patent Pending
Woohoo!! You’re Patent Pending!!! Now What??? …. Well, don’t just sit there!
Seriously, one of the worst things you can do while your patent is pending is wait for the USPTO, wait to time the market out just right, or wait until your product is perfect (hint: it will never be perfect).
“Do the thing, and...
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Go Big, Go Bold: The Business of Building Confidence
It’s been 10 years since I started Bold IP, PLLC, known now as “Bold Patents”. Looking back over the years, and how we’ve developed and grown and been able to impact inventors around the country (and the world), one thing has stood out when I take that forest-from-the-trees perspective. It really isn’t the pages...
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The Utility Patent Timeline: What You Can Expect To Encounter
If you want to ensure no one copies your invention or financially benefits from it, it’s time to apply for a utility patent. The utility patent timeline can vary depending on your invention, your record keeping, and your filing. For do-it-yourselfers, the process to obtain a patent...
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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 Patent an Invention and Sell It
We work with many creators, and all of them have their own plans for what they’d like to do once they obtain a patent for their invention. Some want to start their own company; others want to license rights to their patent to third parties; and others simply want to sell their...
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How Many Patents Get Rejected Each Year?
Did you know that about 86% of patent applications are rejected on the first try? Some of the rejections we see most frequently boil down to just a few reasons: you didn’t fill out the application correctly, your invention was too close to another patent, the patent examiner didn’t believe your invention qualified as...
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How to Patent a Dental Product: A Quick Look
If you work in the dental industry, chances are you have—or know someone who has—an idea for a dental device. However, getting your product on the market can be a daunting prospect. After years spent tinkering on and perfecting it, you know you’ll need to patent your dental product. But where do you start?
How...
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How To Beat A Patent Troll: Keeping Your Idea Protected
Most people who've looked into patenting their idea have heard horror stories about "patent trolls." These mythical-sounding creatures are actually companies or people that misuse the patent system to stem competition or gain easy money through licenses and settlements. As for how to beat a patent troll? That all lies in your...
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Who Can I Trust to Help Me Patent My Idea?
The second question you should ask after "should I patent my idea?" is "who can I trust to help me?" Inventors have a lot of concerns over IP theft for valid reasons. There have been many famous cases where someone lost the rights to their ideas because they shared them with the wrong...
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How Much Is a Utility Patent? What You’ll Get for Your Money
When reviewing how much a utility patent costs, you must consider both the direct filing fees, attorney fees, and the less obvious expenses. Overall, it's a process that usually runs from $10,000 to $40,000. However, while there's a lot of paperwork involved, that's not where the brunt of your costs will come...
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Guide to Understanding Your Provisional Patent Rights
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...
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What Do I Need When I Make the Decision to File a Patent?
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
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Top Reasons Why Patents Are Important to Protect Your Invention
"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...
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Obtaining Patents For Mobile Apps: Taking The Right Steps
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...
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Provisional Patent Extension: What Are My Options?
If you want to start the patent process but need more time to refine your application, a provisional patent is an excellent option that grants you an earlier filing date. It establishes the footsteps that your subsequent non-provisional patent application will follow.
Unfortunately, there are strict...
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Why You Should Search for Pending Patent Applications
A patent search is one of the first steps an inventor must take towards obtaining patent protection. The purpose of a patent search is to identify existing patent applications that could affect your invention’s eligibility. Patent searches can be complicated, but it’s essential to be thorough to ensure your intellectual property (IP)...
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Creators Ask: How Do I Get A Clothing Design Patent?
A clothing design patent isn't a specific category. The United States Patent and Trademark Office requires the same criteria for all inventions seeking a patent, so there are no steps that are unique to clothing design. Working with an attorney is the best way to choose the right protection and complete the steps necessary...
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Patents for Blockchain Technology: What Is Actually Patentable?
In recent years, blockchains, cryptocurrency, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have dominated headlines in the tech industry. There’s no shortage of corporate buzzwords and industry jargon surrounding these topics—resulting in a fair share of confusion. The hype (and misunderstanding) around blockchain technology has left innovators with a few glaring questions. This article will discuss one...
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Inventors Ask: What Can Be Patented?
Do you have valuable intellectual property (IP) to protect, but you’re unsure what can be patented? You’re not the first, and you certainly won’t be the last. Patent-eligible subject matter can be a tricky subject to navigate. Lucky for you, Bold Patents likes educating people about patenting almost as much as we...
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What Patent Renewal Fees Are There to Keep My Patent Active?
For many of our clients, patent renewal fees are often an afterthought. The process of getting an invention patented is a daunting one, so it makes sense to focus on the all-important approval first. The idea of renewal fees can seem like a distant possibility!
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Steps To Prevent Medical Device Patent Failure
Today, medical innovation is more important than ever, and innovation in this field is growing rapidly. However, despite the inherent urgency, the patenting process for medical devices remains largely the same as any other. The complex nature of medical devices may even complicate the patent search and application process further. Inventors face...
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