What is the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty)?
What is the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty)? Navigation Purpose of the Patent Cooperation Treaty Function of the Patent Cooperation Treaty Benefits of the Patent Cooperation Treaty Disadvantages of the PCT PCT Filing Fees What is the 30 month rule? Purpose of the Patent Cooperation Treaty The PCT follows the Paris Convention. The Paris Convention established […]
Overview: The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) & Patents
Overview: The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) & Patents Navigation What is the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA)?
Provisional Patent Specification FAQs
Provisional Patent Specification FAQs Navigation What is a provisional specification of a patent? How to you write a provisional patent description? How long does it take to write a provisional patent? How do you write a patent specification? What are the drawing requirements for a provisional patent application? How detailed does a provisional patent […]
How To File A Provisional Patent Application That Actually Helps
How To File A Provisional Patent Application That Actually Helps Navigation What is a provisional patent? Can I file a provisional patent myself? How much does it cost to file a provisional patent? What is the point of a provisional patent? What documents are needed for a provisional patent? Are provisional patents worth it? Do […]
Utility vs Design Patents
Utility vs Design Patents Navigation Definitions and distinctions What is the difference between utility and design patents? Should I file a utility or design patent? What is the disadvantage of a utility patent? What are the disadvantages of design patents? Are utility patents stronger than design patents? Can a design patent claim priority to a […]
Biological Patents: Background & Subject Matter
Biological Patents: Background & Subject Matter Navigation Introduction What are biological inventions? What was the first biological patent? What can be patented in biology? Can you patent a human protein? What DNA cannot be patented? Can you patent a plasmid or peptide? Are there patents on plants? Introduction Biological patents protect biological inventions. Biological patents […]
Patent Lawyer FAQ’s
Patent Lawyer FAQ’s Navigation Introduction Patent Fees and Costs How much does it cost to patent an idea? How can I get a patent with no money? What is the cheapest way to get a patent? What is the basic filing fee for a patent utility? How much does it typically cost to file a […]
International and PCT Patent Applications
International and PCT Patent Applications Navigation Introduction Introduction to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) PCT Application Process Benefits of filing under the PCT When should you not file a PCT application? Evaluating your PCT options with a US Patent Attorney Introduction There are 2 ways to file patent applications in foreign countries: File the application […]
Understanding the Design Patent
Understanding Design Patents Navigation Introduction Application process differences from utility applications I. Provisional patents II. Term Length III. Claims IV. Written Specification V. Prior Art VI. International Applications Obtaining a design and utility patent on a new invention When is a design patent worth it? A. Advantages B. Disadvantages Conclusion Introduction A design patent is […]
Understanding A Patentability Search
Understanding A Patentability Search Navigation Introduction Patent law on the patentability search Statutory categories of patentable subject matter When are these categories important? Patentability searches: Anticipation How does anticipation affect the search? Patentability searches: Obviousness What is prior art? How to conduct a patentability search Consult a patent attorney Introduction A patentability search is a […]