prior art

Can you submit prior art after paying the issue fee? It can be a hassle, but the duty of disclosure in a patent application does…

What makes for a successful patent Office Action response? When it comes to responding to patent rejections, you have essentially two weapons. First, you can…

What are affordable ways to challenge patents? As a patent attorney, it is my job not only to protect innovation, but also to facilitate fair…

Will you get a prior art search in your PCT patent application? Yes, a prior art patent search is typically made in each PCT application.…

Same patent by others in different country? If an earlier applicant obtains a patent first in their own country, can others subsequently patent the same…

Prior art cited in patent Office Action When prior art is cited in an Office Action to reject your claims, the typical reaction of applicants…

What is a patent publication? A patent publication is a published utility patent application which is not the same thing as a patent. While a…

How do USPTO patent examiners get prior art? When examining patent applications, USPTO examiners get relevant prior art through two primary means: the patent examiner…

What is a patent priority date? Priority date refers to the earliest filing date in a family of patent applications. Where only a single patent…

Drawing the line between old and new The term “prior art” is frequently used in the patent world to refer to what already exists. It’s the…

USPTO IDS Fees Depend upon Timing Applicants have an obligation to tell the USPTO about known prior art that is relevant to their patent applications.…

What is a novel invention? Patent novelty refers to the uniqueness of an invention. To be patentable, an invention must be both novel and nonobvious. An…