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How To Patent An Idea: What You Need To Know About the Patent Application Process

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Focus on what matters most So much can be said, and has been said, about the patent application process. To avoid information overload, let’s get back to the most basic things you need to know to file a patent application. How would it actually work? When do you need to patent an idea?

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How to Patent a Medical Device

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What is a smarter way to patent a medical device? Medical device patents can make a direct impact on sales as well as create licensing opportunities. Even pending patent applications may help startups raise capital. Let’s look at some smart ways to patent a medical device. Need to patent a medical device?

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What is patent prosecution?

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What does patent prosecution mean? Patent prosecution refers to the writing, filing and handling of patent applications. It encompasses the patent examination process from initial filing to the grant, including all the back-and-forth responses with the USPTO. submitting known prior art. paying the issue fee.

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Is there a single patent that covers all countries?

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Can you file a single patent application for all countries? Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a single patent to cover all countries? Is there such a thing as a worldwide utility patent? It’s called a PCT application. Notice I said “patent-pending” and not patented.

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What are the PCT member countries?

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Does an international PCT patent application cover the whole world? No, a PCT application does not cover every country. Depending upon your foreign patent goals, there is a good probability that the member PCT countries are sufficient for you. Should you file a PCT application? PCT as another US option?

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What happens if your patent is rejected?

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Will your patent be rejected? Here are statistics on whether your patent will be rejected. A nonprovisional utility patent application has a roughly 90% probability of at least one rejection. A design patent application has an approximately 86% chance of approval. How to respond to utility patent rejections.

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How to File Foreign Patents: A Cost-Effective Foreign Filing Strategy

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How do you file foreign patents cost-effectively? It’s no secret that obtaining foreign patent protection is highly expensive. Most clients are under a limited budget, seeking to stretch their money as much as possible to seek smarter patent protection. Don’t ignore the ISR.

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