A Short History Lesson In 1790, when Thomas Jefferson led the US Patent Commission, there was only one way for a US company to obtain patent coverage outside the United States. You had to file your patent application simultaneously in … Read More
Your company is going strong. R&D efforts are paying off, and innovation is in the air. You’ve filed a provisional patent application, which is often a great option if you’re short on time or still working out some features. … Read More
Your utility patent application has been prepared and filed. You’re probably wondering: “Now what?” What should you expect to happen? When will you hear back from the Patent Office? Great questions. Let’s take a look at the patent examination process, … Read More
Our clients often file continuation applications, whether it’s to broaden the scope of coverage, to shift the scope, or just to maintain an active application for deterrence purposes. Continuations are a great strategy for building your patent portfolio. When you … Read More
Filing a patent application and building a patent portfolio can be critical to the success of your company. Welcome to the Ultimate Guide to Patents for Your Business, where we’ve curated the best articles to guide you through the various … Read More
As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day here in the United States next month, I wanted to chat about international protection of your US company’s IP. For the most part, all intellectual property rights stop at the border of … Read More
“I reviewed the application, Dave, and it looks great. I was just wondering why you didn’t include the retainer clips in the claims. We really like how those look on our new robotic arm.” Emily and her team had … Read More
Kolitch Romano partner Amber Sun returned last week from a jam-packed trip to China. In addition to spending time with friends and family, Amber was fortunate to meet with several Chinese law firms. She also met with various international companies’ … Read More
I wonder if I’ll ever need to wear a tie again, I thought, as I walked through the exhibit floor. After all, I’m a casual, west coast kind of guy. Seriously, who invented ties anyway . . . Wait. I … Read More
You might have heard that a prior art search is required before you file your patent application. Some kind of search to find prior art that could get in the way of your patent application. Should be simple enough. Or … Read More