Written Description, Enablement and The Budapest Treaty
Jul 24, 2013
A patent represents a bargain for inventors to fully disclose their inventions to the public so that the public may benefit from this knowledge, in exchange for a time limited monopoly in the inventio...
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How Do I Start the Patent Process?
Jul 12, 2013
Knowing when to file a patent application to protect an invention has increasingly become more important with the new first inventor-to-file system. That is, an inventor must rely on their patent appli...
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Recent US Patent Fee Increases
Jul 08, 2013
Patent fees were recently increased by the U.S. Patent Trademark Office. The following new fees went into effect on March 19, 2013.
US Provisional patent application filing fee:
$65 (micro entity)
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Should Inventors Be More Patent-Minded?
Jul 08, 2013
Are the most innovative inventors for the past 30 or so years skipping the patent process?
Since 1963, the journalResearch and Developmenthas held the RD 100 Awards competition, in which the journal a...
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Why Inventors Decide Not To Patent Their Inventions
Jul 08, 2013
Why would anyone give up the chance to obtain a patent for their invention and possibly lose millions or billions of dollars in profits? One reason maybe that the inventor thinks they can establish a g...
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What Happens if a Patent Owner Fails to Pay Maintenance Fees?
Jul 08, 2013
If a patent owner does not pay the maintenance fees on a patent, they may lose their rights as the owner of the patent. Generally, a U.S. patent is good for 20 years from the filing date of the patent....
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Should You Get A Patent Or Trade Secret Protection For Your Invention?
Jul 08, 2013
Deciding on whether to obtain a patent or trade secret protection for an invention often depends on the nature of the invention as well as how much protection is wanted for that invention.
A patent pr...
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How to Start Using a New Trademark or Service Mark With Your Business
Jul 08, 2013
Before using a new trademark or service mark in connection with a businesss name or logo, it is worthwhile considering registering the new mark with the U.S. Patent Trademark Office. While common law ...
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