Handling Patent Delays and Patent Rejection
I am patent pending. Why is this process taking so long, and should I be concerned? The short answer is that we... Read More
The US Patent Office Rules That Inventors Must Be Human
In its recent ruling, the US Patent and Trademark Office says that an artificial intelligence (AI) system can’t be officially recognized as... Read More
How do I get to patent pending?
I received a good patentability opinion; how do I get to patent pending? We are often asked; “when do I have ‘patent... Read More
How Legal Fees are Typically Paid During the Patent Process
Inventors make money by making and selling products based on inventions or by licensing an invention to business entities. To market an... Read More
How Can I Save Money Before I See A Patent Lawyer?
Ok, I’m convinced a patent for my invention is worthwhile, now what??? Once you have gone through the steps of determining if... Read More
Does A Trademark Expire?
A utility patent lasts for 20 years, while a design patent lasts for 15 years. Unlike patents, trademarks can last indefinitely and... Read More
Patent Types: Design Patent vs. Utility Patent
If you have created a new invention, a patent allows you to protect your rights to that invention. Patents afford inventors the... Read More
Are Provisional Patent Applications Published?
Do you know that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued over 370,000 patents in FY2019 alone? This is on top of the... Read More
5 Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring A Patent Firm
Intellectual property has become a valuable asset for any person or business. After coming up with an innovative product, your next step... Read More
The Worldwide Patent
How Do I Secure A Worldwide Patent? Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a worldwide patent – your patent does have... Read More