Recent Patent Articles
Know when to file a PPA or NPA
As a patent attorney, inventors always ask me whether they should file a provisional patent application (PPA) or a nonprovisional patent application (NPA) first. That is an easy question to answer once you know your top priority and the strategies … [Read More...]
How to get free help from a patent attorney?
As a patent attorney, one of the first questions that potential clients ask me is how much it costs to get a patent? The costs typically add up to thousands of dollars. Many inventors get discouraged upon hearing this. They can't afford it and … [Read More...]
Can you re-patent an expired patent?
When your patent nears the end of its term, you might begin to think about how you can extend the life of your patent. You might want to refile an application for a patent on the same invention. But, can it be done? A patent cannot be refiled to … [Read More...]
Who Owns A Patent – The Inventor or The Company?
You can lose your patent rights when you work with others on an invention. Continue reading to understand how to keep your patent rights and not destroy the value of your idea. Who owns the patent? Patent rights belong to the inventor who … [Read More...]
Wondering why patents take so long? Here’s why!
When people come up with an invention, they typically also wonder how long it takes to get a patent. When they learn that it can take years on some occasions, they ask why. We discuss the reason below and provide various ways to speed up the process … [Read More...]
Can You Amend a Provisional Patent Application?
Often, when inventors want to get a product out to market, they want to do it sooner than later. To quickly protect their invention, they will choose to file a provisional patent application in the interim. However, after they launch their product, … [Read More...]
Can You Sell A Provisional Patent Application?
Do you have an idea and want to make money by selling the idea to someone else by filing a provisional patent application? You’re not alone, many people wonder about this. Truth is, it’s unlikely but there are better ways of selling an “idea.” Can … [Read More...]
Can Multiple People Own a Patent?
Patents allow people and companies to claim ideas and inventions as their own. Nevertheless, it is quite confusing and tricky when multiple entities are involved. Disagreements can and do arise between the owners. You need to know how to address … [Read More...]