utility patent

What are effective strategies for getting a patent faster? Getting a utility patent can be a long and expensive slog. The utility patent process is…

What does a provisional patent application do? As suggested in its name, the “provisional” in provisional patent application has a connotation of temporary or conditional.…

Should you file PCT or US patent application first? When you need patents in the US and foreign countries, you must eventually file multiple patent…

A Problem The journey to a granted patent starts with a problem. You search for a satisfactory solution, but can’t find any. Others may have…

Broader patent claims: when less is more Before we dive into this discussion, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page about what we…

Your patent strategy depends on your goals Patent strategies should be dictated by end goals. So it makes sense to start with a worthy goal,…

How hard is it to get a utility patent? Before delving into how hard it is to get a utility patent, we should define that…

What is the average utility patent success rate? It is no surprise that utility patents are substantially harder to obtain than design patents. What may…

Should you file a patent application? Before discussing how to patent a product, let’s briefly consider the why question. Give some thought to this fundamental…

Strategies for Obtaining Medical Device Patents Patenting medical devices can be particularly challenging given the crowded prior art. To be successful, you will need to…

What technical invention information should you send to your patent attorney for filing a utility patent application? When you’re ready to move forward with a…

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…