Intellectual property (IP) is a broad term that encompasses intangible assets, which are things that are not physical but still hold significant…
Whether to file your patent application independently or hire a professional such as a patent attorney or patent agent is very critical…
No, you cannot patent someone else’s idea, but you can patent an improvement to someone else’s idea. Patent law states that only…
A patent examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a professional who reviews applications for patents, examining and…
When applying for a patent before the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), you are required to tell the USPTO of similar…
The requirements to get a patent are that the invention for which a patent is applied must be novel, nonobvious, and useful.…
An Office Action is a document issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that explains the reasons for objections…
The patenting process begins with the filing of a patent application that a patent applicant submits at a patent office such as the…
A patent protects an inventor against unauthorized use or commercialization of the patent-protected product or process. After an inventor’s genius idea is…
Protecting your unique ideas and inventions is crucial in today’s highly innovative and competitive world. One of the most profitable and effective…