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Patent drafting steps

Larson & Larson

Patent drafting is a critical process that involves creating a written document that describes an invention and lays out the grounds for obtaining patent protection. Here are some key points to keep in mind when drafting a patent application: Start by understanding what type of patent protection you need.

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Leveque Intellectual Property Law, P.C. is Seeking a Patent / Intellectual Property Attorney

IP Watchdog

one of America’s oldest continuously-operated patent practices founded and operated by a woman patent attorney, is seeking a registered U.S. patent attorney, preferably with a proven track record in patenting software, artificial intelligence (AI), convolutional network, medical devices, and other electrical technologies.

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Patent – a shield for modern biotechnology

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Indian Patent Act restricts the patent acts of new plant breed. Design patent- This patent protects the unique visual appearance of the manufactured item. This means that a very similar patented design and shape are not eligible for patent grants.

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How long does it take to get a patent in 2021? And what about COVID-19?

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

On the other hand, if the USPTO does not issue a Notice of Allowance, (5) other strategies may be sought in the pursuit of a patent. Overall, the amount of time it takes to acquire a patent varies based on the field of technology and on the type of application, which may be a provisional, design, utility, or plant application.

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How to review a draft patent application and provide useful comments

Patent Trademark Blog

Unlike a utility patent, the drawings in a design patent will define the scope of your claim. That means that utility patent drawings have flexibility to show details that may or may not end up in the claims, but the details in design patent drawings will affect the scope of your IP rights.