As a general rule, before divulging any confidential information, you should have a well-drafted confidentiality agreement (sometimes referred to...

In certain instances, it is possible to "slightly change the title of the patent" through a certificate of correction. As a practical matter, it...

To effectively answer your question a patent attorney would need to review and analyze the file history. —The file history is a record of all the...

As is the case for inventions in any field, the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) examines claimed computer-implemented business...

You may want to consider filing a provisional application for patent. In your dealings with third parties, it may be appropriate to have a...

Short answer: Each inventor must be identified by his or her legal name. The inventorship of a provisional application is the inventor or joint...

Under certain circumstances a board game may be protectable by a patent. Board games are often trademarkable. The written description of rules of...

In the United States, a patent may be applied for only in the name(s) of the actual inventor(s). A person who shares in the conception of a...

Q: "Can an inventor sell the patent license to different companies so they can manufacture the invention?" You should understand the difference...

You can certainly seek a patent for an improvement over an existing product. However, if you use a patented product, without the permission of the...