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Applying for a patent can be a confusing process. There are many layers to the application process. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office explains you may run into a notice on your application that says referred by L&R for third-level security review. The review is...
It is natural to try to save money if you are considering your first startup with an innovative new product. The desire to cut costs is why some entrepreneurs seek a cheaper alternative to filing for a patent. However, supposed cheap methods of protecting your product...
Having your patent application rejected (sometimes multiple times) may feel like the end of the road. However, once an impasse is reached with a patent examiner, there is the option to go to appeal. This leads to the patent application being reviewed by a panel of 3...
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has the responsibility for approving patents, but also for denying them as well. The examiner’s role Your patent application will be assigned to a patent examiner, who will conduct a search and make an initial determination...
In today’s digital world, intellectual property is a complicated topic. It can be hard to determine what belongs to whom. It is especially challenging if there’s no registered patent or trademark. What is intellectual property? Intellectual property refers to original...
If you have a brilliant idea for a product, you may be itching to move your idea through the design phase and into production. You may also be thinking about selling it to a large corporation. Either way, obtaining patent protection for your invention is usually the...
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...
Some forms of intellectual property have perpetual protection under the law. A trademark may last as long as the owner uses it in the market and defends the mark from infringement. However, patents have a fixed time period before the law they expire. The idea behind a...
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...
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...
