How To Patent An Idea: What You Need To Know About the Patent Application Process
Focus on what matters most So much can be said, and has been said, about the patent application process. It…
Is there a single patent that covers all countries?
Can you file a single patent application for all countries? Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a single…
Do we recommend PCT patent applications?
Does our firm recommend PCT patent applications? If foreign utility patent protection is desired, filing a PCT patent application makes…
China Utility Model: How is this China utility patent alternative changing?
What is the status of the China utility model process? Utility models (UM) are known for being cheap and automatic.…
Patent rejected: What happens next?
Will your patent be rejected? Almost certainly for a utility patent, and probably not for a design patent. Here are…
How to Get a Patent
Utility or design patent? In order to know how to get a patent, first determine the type of IP you…
What is a patent application? What makes it good?
Do you need a design or utility patent application? Are you trying to protect the functionality or the appearance of…
What is a good utility patent?
What makes a utility patent good? A patent can be both a sword and shield. Defensively, a patent blocks future…
First file PCT or US patent application?
Should you file PCT or US patent application first? When you need patents in the US and foreign countries, you…
Patent process from Problem to Idea to Granted Patent
A Problem The journey to a granted patent starts with a problem. You search for a satisfactory solution, but can’t…
Fight for broader patent claims?
Broader patent claims: when less is more Before we dive into this discussion, let’s make sure we’re all on the…
Patent strategy: 5 steps to improve chances of getting a patent
Your patent strategy depends on your goals Patent strategies should be dictated by end goals. So it makes sense to…