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Tag: Patent Prosecution
Patent prosecution means the back-and-forth with a patent examiner. Patent litigation is enforcing/defending a patent against an accused infringer.
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Low Hanging Fruit: How Patent Searches Make Your Patent More Valuable
One easy way to spot an above-average patent is the References Cited on the front page. The references are specific pieces of prior art that the examiner considered…
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The USPTO Claims it Wants to Ensure ‘Robust and Reliable’ Patents – But Its Questions Imply Another Assault on Patent Owners
Last October, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a Request for Comments on USPTO Initiatives To Ensure the Robustness and Reliability of Patent Rights. Responses…
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You – And Only You – Are Responsible for Your Patent
In 1989, Steven Byrne invented an accessory to a string trimmer – the ubiquitous ‘weed whacker’ used for landscaping. Mr. Byrne was a landscaper. He developed his invention…
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The Importance of Patent Searches
The easiest way to make your patent more valuable: do a patent search.
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Investment Grade Patents are not for Patent Trolling
Patent trolling is the business of extortion. Generally, patent trolling is when someone sues for patent infringement[1] but is willing to settle for less than the cost of…
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IP Due Diligence Checklist
Due diligence is essential for any business deal, and IP due diligence[1] is shockingly left out of the equation for most angel investors and venture capital investors.
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How Much Does A Patent Cost?
Updated 23 July 2023
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Provisional Patent Applications are Always Wrong for Your Business
Provisional patent[1] applications are misunderstood by many inventors, investors, and even patent attorneys. There is a notion that somehow a provisional patent application is good for inventors and…
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Why patents in September are a bad thing
The USPTO issues more Office Actions in September than any other month. Why is that?
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How long does it take to get a patent?
It takes, on average, 2-4 years to get a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. But, you can change the speed based on your filing…
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