Do patents matter? Some say patents are worthless. Don’t even bother, they argue, and focus on selling products instead. Others say patents matter. If patents…
What is a reissue application? Congratulations on getting your utility patent. After overcoming Office Actions and multiple rejections, you have reached the desired goal of…
What is patentable? To be patentable, an invention must be both eligible and unique. Subject matter eligibility relates to the nature of the invention while…
What is the purpose of a provisional patent application? To know how to write a provisional patent application (PPA) well, you must first understand its…
How much should a provisional patent application cost? The question you should be asking is not “How much does a provisional patent cost?” That’s because…
What does patent obvious mean? To be patentable, an invention must be novel and nonobvious. Between these two requirements, novelty is easier to grasp. A…
Focus on What Matters Most So much has been said about the patent application process. It can feel overwhelming. To avoid information overload, let’s get…
What makes an invention eligible for patent protection? Not every new thing is patentable. A concept might be unique, and yet ineligible for patent protection.…
What is a utility nonprovisional patent application? Unlike design patents, utility patents protect functionality. To get a utility patent, you have to file a utility…