IP Strategy

What is an intellectual property right? Intellectual property (IP) can seem abstract. You can see and experience the benefits of innovation, but you can’t touch…

Utility or design patent? In order to know how to get a patent, first determine the type of IP you need. Do you need a…

Does searching for a patent attorney near me make sense? There was a time when the main way to find a patent attorney was to…

Can you file a patent opposition against a US pending application? You may have heard of a trademark opposition as the way to challenge a…

What makes a utility patent good? A patent can be both a sword and shield. Defensively, a patent blocks future applicants from patenting the same…

What questions should you ask when you’re unsure about filing a patent application? Making a decision about filing a patent can be a daunting task.…

Why not file a patent application? Deciding whether or not to file a patent application is not easy. Endless questions may be circling in the…

Isn’t a cheap provisional patent application better than nothing? Provisional patent applications serve a useful purpose. When written properly, a provisional application can provide valuable…

Design patent or utility patent? One of the most common questions we get from startup entrepreneurs is whether they should apply for a design patent…

Can you refile a provisional patent application? You can file the same provisional patent application as many times as you want, and whenever you want.…

What are effective strategies for getting a patent faster? Getting a utility patent can be a long and expensive slog. The utility patent process is…

What should you look for in a patent attorney? Recently, I searched online for professionals in a particular field to assist in a new business…