Next Patent Steps To Consider After A Notice Of Allowance
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...
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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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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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 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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