Patent Applications

Patent Abstract: Traps for the Unwary

What is a patent abstract? A patent abstract is a short section of a utility patent that concisely summarizes the invention. Preferably located after the…

What is a Patent Examiner’s Amendment?

What is a Patent Examiner’s Amendment? I love Examiner’s Amendments. Not only is the patent examiner willing to allow a patent application, the examiner is…

How to Revive Abandoned Patent Application or Expired Patent

Can an abandoned patent application be revived? Under certain circumstances, yes. An abandoned patent application may be revived depending upon the following key factors: Need…

How much does a patent Office Action response cost?

Office Action cost range: from simple to complex responses The cost estimate of responding to an Office Action in a utility patent application will depend…

Should you get a second opinion on your patent application?

What should you ask for in a second opinion? So you have a nagging feeling that something is not right with your pending patent application,…

USPTO patent fees: How to save or defer fees

What are standard USPTO filing fees for a utility nonprovisional patent application? Anyone concerned about cash flow will be glad to know that certain USPTO…

What to do when your patent application is allowed

When is a patent application allowed? When your patent application has been allowed, the USPTO will send a Notice of Allowance setting forth a 3-month…

Amended claims: What can go wrong in a patent amendment?

When are marked-up amended claims not required? Patent claims must be amended in a very particular manner. The USPTO has strict marking rules on how…

What is an Advisory Action (AA)?

What is an Advisory Action? In response to a Final Office Action, an applicant has the option file an after-final response without a Request for…

What is a utility nonprovisional patent application?

Utility Nonprovisional Patent Application: Is this the right patent filing for your concept? A nonprovisional patent application is what you file to get a utility…

Provisional Patent Application: How to Use a PPA Effectively

What is a provisional patent application? So you’re thinking about getting a utility patent, but you’re not sure whether you want to invest in such…

How to Understand Patent Claims

How to read utility patent claims In terms of what a utility patent covers, claims matter the most. Yet, they are the least understood. Attempting…

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