Patent Law

Getting a patent through the system can be a long and expensive process. The last thing you want is to add to those costs by sitting in line for your appeal. Fortunately, there’s a new program that could shave off over half your wait. The current hold for an ex parte...

Litigation is often a necessary component of working in intellectual property. The proof is in the ever-increasing number of suits filed. But heading to court doesn’t need to be your default answer for every problem that arises. Patent lawsuits have risen 9% from the...

Companies around the world are transitioning to new communication technologies. The advent of 5G wireless communication is driving patent applications skyward as businesses look to take advantage of international upgrades. Digital technology has moved to the front of...

Patents often protect material things, from manufacturing processes to tangible products. But you can also get patents on what may be the most valuable thing your company owns, even if you can’t hold it in your hands. Tesla, Inc. recently filed a patent application...

The rules that apply to a patent application are many and varied, and even the opportunity to visually explain your idea comes with its own guidelines. Following all the rules for U.S. patent drawings isn’t easy, and preparing them is an art in itself. Including...

Patents provide essential protections for doing business. There are a wealth of ways you can defend your patents, but seemingly just as many where you may put them in jeopardy. A recent ruling made clear one more way your defenses may be at risk. The U.S. Court of...

When you have a well-developed idea for an invention, acquiring a patent can be a good idea. Obtaining a patent will give you the right to take legal action against anyone who infringes on your patented invention. Your patent application could be weakened or lost if...

It's very difficult to go from an idea to turning it into a finished product that is ready to put on the market. It can feel overwhelming, which is why invention promotion companies can seem appealing to inventors. Unfortunately, many of these invention companies are...

People sometimes believe that upon receiving a patent approval, financial success is more or less assured. This is usually not the case. Rather, obtaining patent protection is just one part of the bigger picture of bringing your product or service to market. Parallel...

Most US patent applications will sit on an examiner's desk for a year (or more) before the examination process even begins. From start to finish, obtaining approval for your application can take two years or more. It may be advantageous in some circumstances to obtain...