Utility patents are legal documents that can be very verbose and dense. For an untrained person, reading a utility patent to gain a general understanding of what the patent covers may be a daunting task. However, understanding the distinct parts…
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Eight Patent Law Concepts Every Business or Inventor Should Know
Few areas of law are as specialized as patent law. Most lawyers not specializing in patent law receive only a few hours of training on the subject. Doing something – or not doing something – may eliminate a persons or…
Are Apps Patentable?
Yes. Apps for iPhones, Android phones and other smart phones and devices may be patentable under the United States patent laws. An app is a piece of software and like other types of software may be granted patent protection. However,…
What Protection Does A Design Patent Provide?
What is a design patent? A design patent protects any new, original and ornamental design for an article of manufacture. Individuals and businesses use design patents to protect the ornamental designs of their products. Although a purely functional design is…
Ten Patent Law Concepts Every Attorney Should Know
Few areas of law are as specialized as patent law. Most attorneys not specializing in patent law receive only a few hours of training on the subject. Understanding a few basic concepts can help attorneys give some basic advice when…
When And Why Is A Provisional Patent Application Useful?
A provisional application may be a useful tool to many businesses. Under United States patent law, a provisional application is a legal document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that allows an inventor to establish an…
Is My Invention Already Patented?
To answer the question “Is my invention already patented?”, you have to do a prior art search to determine what patent applications have been filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) or other countries’ patent offices. In…
Is My Invention Patentable?
One of the most frequent questions I get asked as a patent attorney is Can I patent my invention? There are several types of patents. However, for this article I will focus on the utility patent, which protects the functionality…