I did not see anyone address the core of the question -- I am wondering if future developments could always be tied back to the original thesis,...

Two good answers listed above. To elaborate on points already alluded to -- The US rules for when to file your first application are looser than...

An automobile has many different patented items in it. So having several distinct inventive items happens all the time. As a practical matter,...

Generally it is hard to patent ways of organizing human behavior but you can certainly patent certain types of devices used to teach -- see for...

I like David's answer. Depending on the level of detail in the text portion of your application, the drawings may be redundant and you may get the...

Knowledge is power. Doing a search will help you focus on the aspects of your invention that are most likely to be able to obtain a patent as you...

A provisional application when done properly, is really a less formal version of a non-provisional application. The provisional application should...

The costs will vary depending on the complexity of the invention, number of embodiments, and quality of your disclosure. Talk to an attorney that...

If you have a signed agreement and a party violated the agreement, then that is a contract issue. (A non-disclosure agreement is a particular type...

While patent attorneys have heard stories like this many times (although I don't remember this particular provider coming up) -- this is not a job...