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
When you file a patent application in the United States, you must submit any known relevant information (e.g., prior art) to the Patent Office. This duty extends for the entirety of the examination. However, you are not required to actively … 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 Patenting for Your Business, where we’ve curated the best articles to guide you through the various … Read More
When your business files a patent application, there may be several parties involved: the inventors, their manager, the company itself, the owners of the company, a patent attorney, the Patent Office, etc. But who actually owns the patent? Is there … Read More
Your company is planning to file a patent application. That’s a great idea! At some point in the process, your patent attorney will ask you who to list as the inventor or inventors on the official paperwork. So, how should … 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
After a brief back-and-forth regarding her favorite sportsball team, Emily got down to business. “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 … Read More