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Why do patent grace periods matter? Procrastinating can be an unforgiveable offense when it comes to patenting. Nearly every country has a timing requirement for…

Unfavorable Patent Appeal Decision An ex parte patent appeal decision by the PTAB that affirms an examiner’s rejections can seem like the end of the…

What is the meaning of new matter in patent applications? New matter in a patent application typically refers to something recited in the claims that…

Can you change a patent application after it has been filed? Do ideas simply stop churning in your head after a patent application has been…

Patent Claims vs. Description of the Invention: What is the key difference? A utility patent is not a simple thing to understand. In a typical…

Is there a PCT strategy that will benefit your US national stage? The PCT application is more than something to push back deadlines. While the…

What are patent claim amendments? Claim amendments are a natural part of the utility patent process. A typical utility nonprovisional patent application will receive at…

How to prepare a PCT application for optimal US national stage entry PCT applications are typically filed in the country of the applicant or with…

Do you need a prototype before a patent is filed? No, you do not need to build a working prototype before filing a patent application.…

What is the meaning of broken or dashed lines in a design patent? While I’m not sure if you can call it a loophole, US…

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…

How do you challenge a granted patent cost-effectively? Not everyone has at least $1,000,000 to spend challenging a patent. With such a sizable budget, you…