10-Part Guide to Patent Licensing
So...you’ve got an invention! Or is it just an idea? Take a few minutes and figure out here.
Maybe you’ve already done the hard work of getting a professional patent search done and have filed a provisional patent application already? Kudos to you for being patent...
Patent Claim Drafting: The Ultimate 6-Part Guide
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 and interesting.
This article undoubtedly has left me with a TON more knowledge about...
16 Steps: How to File a Non-Provisional Utility Patent Application
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 a non-provisional as the...
Advanced Guide to Google Patent Search
Is My Invention Eligible for Patenting? 3 Simple Steps
What Does “Patent Pending” Mean?
What is the Difference Between a Provisional and a Nonprovisional Patent Application?
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 blog, I have created a...
Can You Patent an App? 7 Steps to Patent an App!
Can you patent an app? Yes, you can patent an app! Exciting, right?
I always try to give you a little bit of a deeper answer than just yes or no.
So in this case, the answer really...
10 Things To Look For In a Software Patent Attorney
A question I receive fairly often goes something like this:
“Do you have any attorneys at your firm that specialize in software?”
In a nutshell, it really doesn’t matter whether the patent attorney has experience in the software itself or even...
How To File A Plant Patent In 5 Steps
Top 3 Advantages of Patents
We hear it pretty often whether it’s from start-up companies, in the academic setting, from real investors, pitch-competitions, entrepreneurs, and even TV shows like Shark Tank™:
“Great product, but do you have a patent on it?”
There is an amazing amount of interest to...
How Long Does It Take to Get a Patent?
Yes, as many legal answers begin, “it depends”…
…But, our clients and I almost always agree it takes WAY TOO LONG!
Don’t despair, there are a lot of things that you, the inventor, and us as your Patent Attorney can do to speed this process up...
What is a Patent?
What is a Patent?
A question we get asked frequently by those looking protect and bring to market their visionary idea.
A patent is the core legal protection for inventors and their inventions. The purpose of a patent is to provide protection to an inventor with the necessary time and space to make, use...
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!