
How to Write & Submit a Patent Application: Ultimate Guide
No secrets here. This guide will truly show you how to write a patent application and submit it to the USPTO to attain that all-important Patent Pending status everyone is so familiar with.
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How to File a Design Patent Application in 10 Steps
Are you looking to patent a new idea? Are you wondering how to protect the way it looks and prevent copycats?
Well, a design patent may just be what you’re looking for.
There is a specific process that...

How to File a Provisional Patent Application in 13 Steps
Ok – so at this point you’ve hopefully figured out whether your idea is an invention or if it’s still in the idea stage? You’ve also hired a Patent Attorney or done the homework yourself to confirm that your idea is patentable?
Correct?
If so, you...

The Ultimate Utility Patent Guide: What it is & What it Protects
It’s easy sometimes to be long-winded in the law… so, here’s the short and sweet answer:
20 Year Monopoly: A utility patent gives an inventor (or their assignees) exclusive rights to prevent anyone else from making, using, selling or importing their invention for 20 years from the earliest filing...
How to Get a Patent for an Idea in 13 Steps
How do you get a patent for an idea?
The real answer to this question is: you can’t.
That’s right, you can’t get a patent for an “idea” alone, not even the best idea in the world.
My name...

What is the Cost of a Design Patent?
Ah, yes… the financial side of patenting. This may not be the most fun or glamorous, but it is central to planning your patent journey and knowing the key things to expect along the way… after all, it is part of business!
The thing about patent costs is that...

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...

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...
