No matter how beautifully written your patent application is, or how amazing its drawings, the application won’t officially see the light of day for quite a while. In the US, a utility patent application normally remains secret for 18 months … Read More
What’s the Normal Process? Once you’ve filed your utility patent application at the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), it’s natural to wonder how long it will take before you hear back. It turns out you won’t hear anything at … Read More
As patent attorneys, we do our best to understand the needs of your business, providing helpful advice and adding value where we can. We also try to avoid slowing down your decision making process as much as possible. But … Read More
Kolitch Romano partner Dave Bourgeau joined a distinguished panel today, in downtown Portland. The panelists spoke at a continuing legal education event put on by the Oregon Patent Law Association (OPLA). The panel presented various aspects of patent indefiniteness, relating … Read More
Your company does business in countries outside the US, or you’re planning on it. Maybe you’re just planning to manufacture products outside the US. Or maybe you simply aren’t sure yet. In any case, an international PCT application might be … Read More
Wow – year 1 is in the books! It’s been a year of growth, a year of bonding, and a year of fun. But most importantly, it’s been a year of gratitude – gratitude to all our family and friends … Read More
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