What Can’t You Patent? **Attorney Advertising**
A patent is a form of intellectual property that gives its owner the legal right to exclude others from making, using, selling, or importing an invention for a limited period of years. In order to get a patent, you must first file a patent application with the Patent Office in your country. In the US, […]
What Will Happen When My Patent Ends? **Attorney Advertising**
It may be disappointing to learn that the patent protection given to an inventor or entrepreneur does not last forever. Because of that fact, it’s critical for an inventor or entrepreneur to always keep the end goal in mind through each stage of the patent process. How Long Is My Patent Good For? Patent protection […]
Is a Product Superior Because it’s “Patent Pending?” **Attorney Advertising**
Tune into any episode of Shark Tank and you’ll hear contestants proudly working into their pitch that their invention is “patent pending,” as if this implies that the product is superior in some way and should be given an extra look by the sharks. Or maybe you’ve recently shopped on Amazon, and you’ve noticed sellers […]
Is Software Patentable? **Attorney Advertising**
Software has become one of the biggest concerns for our clients. They are creating software applications every day and trying to figure out what, if anything, is patentable. When we are asked this question by developers, we try to learn more about the software, the underlying design and architecture of the software system to determine […]
Putting Your Product on The Market Can Jeopardize Your Ability to Get a Patent **Attorney Advertising**
A common misconception is that if you have an invention that’s unique, you’ll be able to apply for a patent through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). While having a unique invention is one piece of having a patentable product, the invention must also be novel, or new. An invention is considered novel […]
What is the difference between the different forms of intellectual property? **Attorney Advertising**
Intellectual Property is commonly referred to as “creations of the mind,” covering everything from artworks, inventions, logos, trademarks, music and software. In the world of intellectual property, however, there are different tools used to protect each aspect of one’s creations or inventions. We’ll outline the four major tools used by intellectual property attorneys—trademarks, copyrights, patents […]
Keep Your Patent Ideas to Yourself! **Attorney Advertising**
Did you know that disclosing information about your invention could prevent you from receiving patent protection in the future? It’s true. And if you have an invention that you believe is novel and unique, the following blog post will explain why you’ll want to keep your cards held close to the vest. Patents are granted […]
USPTO Extends Certain Patent and Trademark Filings to June 1st Due to COVID-19 **Attorney Advertising**
Due to the continued COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has further extended the deadline to submit certain patent and trademark filings, as well as pay required fees, to June 1st, 2020. This temporary authority was granted under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES […]
Amazon Launches Pilot Program to Help Patent Owners to Defend Their Rights Against Third-Party Sellers
The ease and ability for anyone to sell on Amazon has created a variety of challenges for patent holders who may discover that their patented inventions (or counterfeits of their patented inventions) are being sold directly to consumers online without permission. In the past, patent holders have tried to hold Amazon directly liable for such […]
Think You Need a Patent? Consider Creating a Solid Prototype First! **Attorney Advertising **
We often hear from inventors who have come up with a design for something new, novel and useful in the marketplace, and they are anxious to apply for a patent in order to legally protect and stake claim to what they’ve created. A first question we often get from clients is if they need a […]