In order to protect your invention or design, you should invest in a patent. This will keep others from stealing and making money from your work. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) discusses the guidelines and rules for maintaining a patent after getting...
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Can you revise or change your patent application?
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Jan 24, 2022 | Blog, Patent Law
Once you file a patent application, there are limitations to making any changes to it. Thus it is important to make sure the application is as correct and complete as possible prior to filing. Amendments to description, claims Generally speaking, the Description in a...
Do I have to pay patent maintenance fees?
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog, Patent Law
Securing a patent helps to protect your invention or design. It is the best way to ensure someone else cannot profit off your hard work. To get a US patent, you must go through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. You also must follow all the rules and guidelines for...
What are the benefits of patent protection?
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog, Patent Law
Patents have multiple benefits for patent owners, and for society at large. Financial and creative protections The United States Patent and Trademark Office discusses the trend of higher income and more lifetime earnings for individuals with patents. In short, having...
Timeline for obtaining a patent
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Nov 22, 2021 | Blog, Patent Law
If you are considering applying for a patent, you are probably wondering how long the process takes. Each month that goes by can affect your bottom line and your growth potential. The truth is that the patent process is not a quick one, and the average time for...
Information about plant patents
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Nov 17, 2021 | Blog, Patent Law
There are three different types of patents: Utility, design and plants. Utility is the most common, and a design can sometimes also be protected by a utility patent. An individual can obtain a plant patent to protect a plant that is distinctive and new. As with other...
Common errors in the trademark registration process
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Nov 15, 2021 | Blog, Trademark Law
If you want to protect a phrase, word or symbol of your business's service or product, you will need a trademark. Having a trademark can make a big difference in a competitive market because it distinguishes your brand from others. However, applying for a trademark...
Patents: What is prior art?
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Apr 18, 2018 | Blog
If you have an idea which you think is patentable, you may decide you want to move forward and try to obtain patent protection. Before you can proceed with protecting your invention, however, it's important that you understand what is known as "prior art." That term...
A Provisional patent application sometimes makes sense
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Feb 3, 2018 | Blog
If you have a new idea or invention, it can be important to get an application filed as soon as possible, since others may independently come up with the same idea, and file for patent protection first. However, many first-time inventors have limited funds for patent...
Contrary to popular belief, patent examiners are not adversaries
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Jan 9, 2018 | Blog
When applicants are trying to patent their invention they often get the feeling that their patent examiner is an adversary. While it can seem like a patent examiner is pitted against you, he or she functions primarily as a gatekeeper. A patent examiner simply has a...
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