Intellectual Property in China: An Overview
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Intellectual Property in China: An Overview Navigation Does China have intellectual property rights? Why is it so difficult to enforce IP rights in China? Is copyright enforced in China? Can you enforce a patent in China? Does China protect intellectual property? Does China have patent protection? What is the Chinese wall in intellectual property? Does […]
Provisional Patent Specification FAQs
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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 […]
The China Patent Office: An Overview
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The China Patent Office: An Overview Navigation Does China have a patent office? How do I look up a Chinese patent? How much does it cost to file a patent in China? How do I file a Chinese patent? What inventions cannot be patented in China? How do I protect my patent in China? How […]
How To File A Provisional Patent Application That Actually Helps
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]