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
“Congratulations Nick,” I said, “Your application was allowed by the Patent Office!” Nick was happy to hear this news, and glad to know his company would be getting their first patent. I went on: “I’ll send you an official report, … Read More
You’re minding your own business, just going through your company mail. There in the pile, you find what appears to be a cease and desist letter from some law firm you’ve never heard of. What the . . . ? … Read More
Design patents have been in the news lately, due to some high-profile lawsuits. So what’s the deal? People normally think of utility patents when the topic of patents comes up. (You know, like at cool parties.) Your company may have … Read More
Should you get a patent on your invention? Seriously, patents are expensive and the process seems to take forever. Once you have one, it’s not like there are any patent police. So you have to go … Read More
So, you’re about to file a patent application. As you work with your patent attorney to get everything ready for filing, it’s important to step back and make sure you’re not missing the big picture. The five key points listed below … Read More
Your company is probably in the business of software. Maybe you offer software as a service (SaaS) or have a smartphone app. Maybe your equipment (industrial automation, robotics, etc.) needs software to run. Regardless of the situation, many companies find … Read More
Today, we’re going to talk about the timeline involved with getting a patent application through the system. Hopefully, you’ve already got your different types of intellectual property straight, and you’ve found a patent attorney you love working with. If not, … Read More
Provisional patent applications are a lower-cost, quicker way to establish a filing date for your invention. So shouldn’t everyone file one? As always, the answer turns out to be “it depends.” What is a Provisional Patent Application? A “regular” utility … Read More