You should be able to file either as a micro entity or as a small entity depending upon your income. You should be careful, however, to inform the...

If you have something different than the patent application already filed, then you may have a chance of obtaining a patent on your idea. If the...

How to incorporate a previously issued patent in current patent specification?

Generally, it is not advisable to discuss prior art in your patent application. There could be negative implications such as admitted prior art,...

It would depend on the scope of the claims being pursued. If you have a claim in the non-provisional that is fully supported/enabled by the...

Do I need to file a non provisional application?

The PCT application should cover the US as one of the designated countries. You should enter the national phase at 30 months from the priority...

A patent could help you stop someone else from unlawfully copying and marketing your product. You should also make sure you are not infringing...

Do I "need" a patent attorney, or an attorney, to patent a new invention?

I agree you can file legal documents without an attorney being involved. However, in most cases, patent applicants who handle their own patent...

Patent Pre Issuance Submission

You already have an attorney advising you on the topic. Therefore, I will be very brief. The timeline to submit prior art to the USPTO in third...

Can someone file a provisional before I finish filing my non-provisional to steal my idea?

You should have taken precautions before disclosing your invention. If the partner company filed a provisional, there is an option called...

Do I Need Patent for it?

Attorneys are required to keep client's information confidential. If you file a patent application, it would eventually get published, either as...