For a patent application, can request of Time extension for reply be filed after 3 month reply period of a non-final action?

Generally, for responses to non-final office actions, you are given a three-month deadline and up to an additional three months if your response is...

If my invention has been published on USTPO, can I still file international application in other countries?

Generally, you must file a PCT within 12 months from the national filing date, in your case, that is likely the day you filed with the USPTO. As...

For patent amendment, what is the different between "Cancel" and "Withdraw"?

Withdrawal of claims is generally appropriate when you are presented with a restriction requirement. A restriction requirement means that the...

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How can I determine if my idea is patentable or not?

We always encourage inventors to start by researching their innovation online. You can begin with just a simple Google search then to Google...

Do I need to have a working prototype before I can apply for a patent or can we start with the idea?

A prototype is not required to file a patent application but more than just a general idea is required. You should be able to fully describe the...

Can you patent soap? Not the actual recipe but i added sonethong to it that I don't see anyone else doing .

Improvements are potentially protectable by patent law, so the question would be what is novel and innovative about what you have added. Did...

For a patent application, can Time extension be filed after 3 month reply period of final action from USPTO?

You may file for the RCE with a 2-month extension. The beauty of the USPTO is that, for many situations, it allows for extensions for up to three...

Can you patent mobile app idea?

The patentability of software applications are a bit complicated at this moment. However, despite the ado, it really comes down to novelty of...

I am a church staff member. Can we trademark a phrase?

Generally, you may trademark anything that indicates the source of a product or service, and slogans are certainly part of branding. So, using your...

How do i file a u.s. patent

The question you pose is quite broad. The really general response is you file an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The...