One of the most common questions our legal clients ask us is, “Can I patent my invention?” The answer is not always obvious. Our attorneys analyze the idea or the product that a client would like to patent. We determine which type of patent would be the most...
What Are the International Patent Laws? If you provide products and services worldwide and have a patent for them, you should understand international patent laws. The patent protection granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office only applies within the US borders....
Is Filing a Patent Worth It? Identifying how your product differs from pre-existing products and services is the first step toward creating a patent. Collecting census data is crucial in determining the actual size of the product’s market. If you find out that the...
Knowing whether you should obtain a design patent is important. A design patent can give you a legal claim to protect your original design if you are an innovator. It also allows you to use and sell your design exclusively. Design patents give their creators the right...
If you are pursuing a patent, you may be wondering what an “article of manufacture” is. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has the authority to define the categories of patentable inventions, and it created an article of manufacture as a category. Federal...
A covenant not to sue is a legal agreement in which the party seeking damages agrees not to sue. Covenants not to sue are typically used to settle specific patent litigation issues outside the civil court system. When signing a covenant not to sue, you will preserve...
When an inventor obtains a patent, they secure the exclusive right to the patented process, design, or invention for a specific period. In exchange, the inventor must give a comprehensive disclosure of the invention. There are three main types of patents recognized...
The patent process can be complex, especially for business owners and inventors who have never obtained a patent before. Whether you are a new entrepreneur or an experienced investor, it is wise to become familiar with US patent law basics before seeking a patent....
There are two different types of patents in the United States, namely utility patents and design patents. Utility patents are intended to protect the methods, devices, and articles of the inventor. In most cases, utility patents are more complicated and complex than...
Utility patents, also called patents for invention, protect the creation of a new and useful process, product, or the machine. They also protect the improvement of a process, machine, or product. When you secure a utility patent for your invention, you can prohibit...