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

Patent Trademark Blog

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. When do you need to patent an idea? Patent deadlines are critical.

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How to Start a Design Patent Application

Patent Trademark Blog

Design Patent Application: Where to Start Are you thinking about filing a design patent, but not sure where to begin? We’ll walk through the information and materials required to start the design patent application process. Need to file a design patent?

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How To File A US Design Patent Based On Foreign Priority

Patent Trademark Blog

What is the filing deadline for a US design patent based on a foreign priority application? When it comes to filing related patent applications across different countries, filing dates are critical. A US design patent application must be filed within six months of your foreign priority date.

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How to Use Patents to Increase Sales

Patent Trademark Blog

Can the right patents help you sell more? At the end of the day, patents must serve your business goals if they are going to be worth pursuing. The right patents can help you increase sales of innovative products. A winning formula boils down to: Getting the right patents; and Enforcing your patents cost-effectively.

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Patent – a shield for modern biotechnology

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Patents are important and powerful tools that provide safeguards to biotechnicians and help them. What is patent? A patent is a legal document that provides exclusive rights to inventors over others in making, using, and selling their inventions for usually 20 years from the date of filling the patent application.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 24 – July 30)

SpicyIP

Last week saw some pretty interesting discussions on the blog. Delhi High Court Says Patents Act Supersedes Competition Act, with Shaky Reasons Delhi High Court recently held that Patents Act supersedes Competition Act on matters pertaining to the abuse of rights under the Patents Act. Is Messenger RNA Patent-Eligible?

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Patent Attorney Meeting: What questions to answer before first call

Patent Trademark Blog

How to prepare for the first patent attorney meeting. While we never want to discourage anyone from asking questions, coming prepared to an initial meeting with a patent attorney will lead to a more helpful discussion. Let’s cover some basic questions that you should try to answer before your initial patent attorney meeting.