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What Does it Mean to be an Inventor? The Inventor Diary Project and Kicking off the Diversity Pilots Initiative Blog Series

Patently-O

Though the patent system exists to promote innovation, it also serves to promote inventors and innovators. For more visit, For more stories, and to add your own story , visit the “Inventor’s Diary” at www.diversitypilots.org. What did becoming an inventor mean to you? ” – Sujesha S., ” – Scott S.,

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[Audio] How to Write a Technical Disclosure for Patent Drafting

JD Supra Law

Inventor's technical disclosure is very important as it serves as the basis for the patent attorney's communication with the inventor. Now let's discuss each one in turn. Technical Background The technical background allows the attorney to know the present invention's background and.

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Narrowing the Analogous Arts with a Problem-Solution Statement

Patently-O

A prior art reference is considered analogous if it fits either of two prongs: Is the art is from the same field of endeavor, regardless of the problem addressed Is the reference reasonably pertinent to the particular problem with which the inventor is involved.

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Micro Entity Status: Qualifying to Reduce Patent Fees

LexBlog IP

Micro Entity Status: Qualifying to Reduce Patent Fees. Are you a small business or an individual inventor filing for a patent in the U.S.? If so, keep reading to learn about how you can reduce your patent fees through micro entity status. patent system. important;}.thegem-template-wrapper.wpb_wrapper.thegem-custom-623b791352da51164{flex-wrap:

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Full Patent Protection vs. a Provisional Patent Application

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

A provisional patent application is temporary and only lasts one year before a non-provisional patent application must be filed, or the application will lapse and expire. In that case, skipping the provisional patent application and going straight to a non-provisional utility patent application may be a cost-saving measure. .

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Patent Search Techniques And Tools

Intepat

can be an easy and effective way to conduct patent searches. An applicant using more number of keywords has a higher probability of carrying out a thorough search as it ensures that even patents drafted in a manner to be obscure are reflected in the search. Classification Search This is widely suggested by many patent experts.

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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. Furthermore, the number of patent applications received at the USPTO reached a historic high of 621,453 patent applications in 2019! . Patentability Search.

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