Strategic patents refer to a deliberate approach to acquiring and managing patents that goes beyond merely protecting inventions. These patents are carefully selected, crafted, and managed...
What Is the Importance of Intellectual Property Valuation? Intellectual property assets (patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights) often represent a significant portion of a business's value. Companies frequently ask for…
Design Patents have always been easier (and often cheaper) than utility patents. The common perception is that something easier will be less valuable because anyone can do so. However, in recent years...
To get patent protection for software and computer-implemented inventions, you must first understand the hurdles to apply for a software patent. During patent prosecution, your invention must meet many legal…
When meeting with a registered patent attorney, patent agent, or patent practitioner, it's important to prepare in advance and come ready with appropriate information. With these five tips and the…
Here I discuss how an Applicant can combat obviousness rejection and respond to the Examiner and rebuttal. In part 1 of this blog, I told you about what obviousness rejection…
Patent prosecution is an integral part of the U.S patent system, which starts after filing a nonprovisional patent application that includes arguing any claims you think are eligible for protection...
One crucial question about starting a business is why to file a provisional patent application. A startup can file either a provisional patent or a non-provisional patent application. Of course,…
A patent is a legal document that gives an inventor the exclusive right to make, use, and sell an invention for a set period of time. In order to receive…
Pharmaceutical patents are essential for any company developing new drugs and related technology. Patents are a powerful tool for pharmaceutical companies to recoup their investment and generate profit....