New subject matter cannot be added into a pending patent application or after its grant. FYI: Under certain circumstances, patent term may be...

RE: "I have an idea for a medical device." Strictly speaking, an idea alone cannot be protected by a patent. —Patents protect inventions. If...

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has jurisdiction over expired patents. The PTAB may institute inter partes review (IPR) proceedings of...

Short answer: An ornamental design may be copyrighted as a work of art and may also be subject matter of a design patent. General information...

Q: "I have an invention for a medical product… I want profit % per item/drug sold. Is this possible without a patent?" —Not likely. There is...

You should be aware that a patent does not protect the exclusive nature of words, symbols, logos, or other similar identifiers that describe goods...

RE: " I need ... Someone who knows the system ... This is a PCT application to file through the USPTO" —Patent Cooperation Treaty Helpdesk | USPTO...

To obtain patent protection in the United States, you will have to file a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office...

During development, having a confidentiality agreement in place may be one step to protect your app. As a general rule, before divulging any...

Q: "Would I be able to patent and market my use of their device?" Short answer: If your new use for an existing invention is novel and...