I have an invention which I intended patenting , but a preliminary patient search revealed 4 other very similar patients...

I agree with my colleague Brezina's comment. I simply state briefly that whether or not another application has issued or has lapsed for whatever...

Can I patent a smaller version of a padlock?

This question is exemplary of one that comes up in my practice from time to time. The inventor has an apparatus that is either much bigger or much...

A utility patent may be obtained for a useful invention that is new and not obvious. An invention is an article of manufacture, an apparatus...

Patent exhaustion?

35 USC 271(a) " [W]hoever without authority makes, uses, offers to sell, or sells any patented invention, within the United States OR IMPORTS INTO...

How do I state a Claim for rigid handles formed to a container in various configurations including no handles at all?

Excuse me if this is a snarky answer, but it has to be said. This is a bit like going to a q&a from medical experts and asking: I am performing...

Looking for a lawyer to help with the cease and desist order?

Depends on the cease and desist. Typically, these are sent either in cases of alleged copyright infringement or alleged trademark infringement. ...

Can I patent specific words on balloons, party-ware items and greeting cards?

In addition to my colleague Pamela Koslyn's comments, some of these party materials might meet the criteria of originality and creativity to be...

If I dissembled the claimed product in a packaging to sell, am I infringe?

To give you the elements of contributory infringement in 356 USC §271: "Whoever offers to sell or sells within the United States or imports into...

Can a non-obvious technical solution to a known problem be patented?

I will provide you with some of my own experience in responding to 103 obviousness rejections. Take my advice FWIW. First, I ALWAYS put the...

My colleagues answers are valuable. I note that teaching methods per se generally have patent matter eligibilty issues under 35 USC 101. Merely...