Question regarding "method" claims in patents for a device/system.

Each inventive situation is different, and the reasons for including (or not) one or more method claims can be just as numerous. In general, if...

So if I understand, you are filing a utility application to improve upon something that is already out there. This is why the vast majority of...

Patent applications-single versus multiple claims

Definitely seek you the advice of a registered patent practitioner to discuss the specifics of your situation. The reasons and pros/cons for...

Filing U.S. Patent Application

You've received good answers to your question... but for a little more depth... In patent-speak, the claims define the invention of a patent and...

Wow… this is an interesting question and even more interesting (and uncertain) area of law. You should seek out an attorney in your area, one who...

Can I patent and improvement?

You should seek out advice from a patent attorney about your specific situation; because the answer is... it depends. In general, yes,...

Am I protected by client-attorney privilege for my intellectual property/invention?

You have already been given good answers... but I would like to add... you should really consider filing a provisional application (especially if...

How to patent a device that uses a computer algorithm process for which a licence is required from a 3rd party?

If I understand your question, then yes. But please seek advice from your own patent attorney. You have to understand, that obtaining a patent...

If a patent for a similar item is expired, would using the language and layout be a copyright infringement or other negative?

On the patent side of your question, expired patents are part of the public domain and may be used. However, just because this one, older patent...

Can you patent or copyright a recipe?

Patent protection is available. But patent protection is only for a limited time. If your recipe is for a food product that will be the...