The internet makes it easy for people to discover the products you produce. It also increases the chance you will find out if someone appears to have copied one of your ideas. What should you do if you think someone has breached your patent rights? 1. Check you...
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The importance of IP protection when crowdfunding
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Nov 28, 2022 | Patent Law
Crowdfunding has many advantages. Not least, the ability to bring ideas to life that you might otherwise never have gotten off the ground. Yet it also has its pitfalls. One of the most crucial to be aware of is that you are exposing your plans and ideas to a large...
2 valid reasons for patenting your invention
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Nov 28, 2022 | Patent Law
You are an inventor or a visionary. Your idea has come to fruition. Congratulations! But have you protected your hard work from unauthorized use? If you haven’t, you need to ASAP. This is where patenting comes in handy. A patent is an exclusive right that bars other...
Do patents come with any drawbacks?
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Nov 23, 2022 | Patent Law
When you have put in the time, skills and resources to bring your idea to fruition, you need to protect your creation from abuse or unauthorized use. This is where patenting comes in. However, before taking this route, it helps to understand how different types of...
How long will a patent application take?
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Nov 17, 2022 | Patent Law
When you come up with a fantastic idea, you know there is always a chance that someone will come up with the same idea. Or that someone sees yours and copies it. Hence, you might want to patent it straight away so you can sleep easier at night knowing your idea is...
Why do so many companies release products with patents pending?
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Oct 13, 2022 | Patent Law
The patent is one of the most powerful and effective tools for protecting your business's intellectual property. When properly prosecuted, a patent can protect your company's original ideas and unique manufacturing processes so that other businesses cannot use those...
Do I need a patent?
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Sep 9, 2022 | Patent Law
Intellectual property is something you create. Protecting this property is essential since it may be difficult to prove that you were the one to come up with the idea. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office provides you with the option to patent certain types of...
Patent licensing can be a very lucrative revenue stream
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Aug 29, 2022 | Patent Law
Discussions about patents often focus on the protective benefits of prosecuting a patent. You can take someone to court if they violate your rights after you secure a patent on your original chemical formula or manufacturing process. Being able to produce a product...
What is a plant patent?
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Aug 10, 2022 | Patent Law
When you think of a patent, you probably think first about a machine or manufactured good of some kind. Most patents go to protect manmade objects. However, there is another type of patent you may not be familiar with called a plant patent. According to FindLaw, this...
Can you change your patent application?
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Aug 8, 2022 | Patent Law
After filing an application for your patent, you will unfortunately find that you cannot make changes freely. You will run into numerous limitations. To that end, it is important to try filling out a patent as thoroughly and accurately as possible before submitting...
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