Sometimes Applying for a Patent Just Doesn’t Make Sense **Attorney Advertising **
When an entrepreneur or inventor develops a new product or invention, generally their first thoughts turn to patent protection. They want to know what it will take to secure a patent that will protect their invention and ultimately prevent others from stealing or misappropriating their work. When we talk to clients on their initial kick-off […]
Similar Products, Different Patents **Attorney Advertising**
You’ve worked long and hard to create something new, and now you’re gearing up to apply for a patent. You know that you won’t be granted a patent if your invention isn’t unique, so you do a search for similar patents…and you find them. Now what? If you find a patent or design that is […]
Need a Patent? Step One is a Prior Art Search **Attorney Advertising **
It’s important to the patent process that one does a prior art search to make sure that no one else has patented the same invention or design. A design or invention may serve a purpose and not be obvious, but one can’t patent what has already been discovered and disclosed because it’s not unique or […]
Patent Pending: How Much Protection? **Attorney Advertising **
You’ve created something brilliant, and now you’re in the long process of getting a patent. It may be years before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants your patent, so what do you do? The good news is that you can still market your patent pending item with protection under patent law. Why are […]
What’s a Provisional Application for Patent? **Attorney Advertising**
Patent infringement is a costly problem for inventors and businesses, and by the time the problem is discovered, it can be very costly to litigate and solve for all parties involved. However, there is a way to ensure that inventors can stake their claim as the first person to create an invention. A provisional patent […]
Help! I’m Being Accused of Patent Infringement! ** Attorney Advertising **
It’s never a good day when an inventor, engineer, or business owner is accused of infringing on someone’s patent. Perhaps you did something wrong. Maybe your actions were unintentional, or maybe the infringement claim itself is bogus. Let’s dig into some of the common reasons why you may be accused of patent infringement and what […]
