The Life Cycle of a Utility Patent: From Filing to Grant
Have you ever wondered how your inventive ideas can be legally protected? Securing a utility patent is a key step for inventors and businesses in safeguarding their creative work. It involves a sequence of strategic choices and thoughtful planning, ensuring that your unique innovations gain the legal recognition and protection they...
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?
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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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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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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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