What exactly are "claims" when filing a patent

Short Answer: Claims are your legal rights. Regarding the first part of your question, claims are the legal rights you have in your patent. It...

As a startup, how concerned should I be with IP initially? What is the average cost required for a patent?

Short Answer: Very concerned From the tone of your question i sense that you appreciate the importance of intellectual property to your line of...

My published research paper is more than 3 yrs old and is unpatented. Does this mean no one can patent it now?

Short Answer: You do not have a patent and no one can get a patent either. so it is a free for all You basically have answered your own...

My unrelated invention bore out of a University-funded research project. Am I required to put my University on the patent?

Short Answer: It depends As my colleague points out, you need to first look at the contract you have (if any) with the university. Even if you...

I am a small start-up. I just discovered a patent for my concept, what are my options? What can I do?

Short Answer: It depends. Depending on the nature of your activity and the applicability of the patent you are concerned about to that activity...

Patent applicant but not owner

Short Answer: You need to speak to a patent attorney first. Attorneys are not allowed under our ethical rules, and in any event would be highly...

I want to find the best patent attorney possible for my invention(s), what if I think the "best attorney" is out of my state?

Short Answer: Yes, you can. Patent attorneys are able to practice before the USPTO regardless of their clients' geographic location in the U.S....

Can US attorneys help with filing European patents?

Short Answer: Yes. Patent attorneys very often file international patent applications for their clients. You have one year from the filing...

I need a Patent Attorney in Los Angeles area with internet and mobile application patent experience.

Short Answer: Adli Law Group, PC There are many good attorneys and patent agents in the LA area. Your best bet is to study their credentials...

Short Answer: Yes. I am assuming that the child is not an actual inventor. In the U.S., patent applications are required to be filed under the...