Is a set of tea set (teapot, cups) eligible for design patent?

The patent laws provide for the granting of design patents to any person who has invented any original, new and non-obvious ornamental design for...

Patenting?

The prudent course is not to publicly disclose your innovation before you file an application for patent that adequately describes your invention....

The short answer is, it depends. Presumably, herbal blend formulations and methods for preparing and using herbal blends can be protected by...

How long does it take to file a provisional patent ? How much will it cost ?

A provisional application for patent (or, simply, "provisional application") is not examined by the United States Patent and Trademark Office...

Hello - Is it necessary to file a provisional patent for discussing an idea for mobile app development with a software engineer

A confidentiality agreement agreement, which is also referred to as a non-disclosure agreement or simply as an NDA, should be in place when you are...

Does the company that I work at have a claim to the software that I have made?

In general, in situations where an invention is conceived outside the scope of employment, unrelated to the employer's business, and developed...

What is good advice for getting an NDA if one is looking to disclose an idea to a potential contractor? Where can I find?

Having a confidentiality agreement in place may be one step to protect your mobile app innovation. —It is a good idea to seek legal advice before...

How much does a patent search cost?

A prior art search of previous public disclosures including, but not limited to, previously patented inventions in the U.S. may be conducted to...

Can I use something for myself that I made at work?

In general, in situations where an invention is conceived outside the scope of employment, unrelated to the employer's business, and developed...

How in Continuation patent applications works?

Only your own patent attorney can review the facts to determine your options.