Recent Patent Articles
Should you file a provisional application or design patent?
The process of applying for a patent is confusing because the Patent Office gives you four different options for filing a patent application. Among the various choices, the most common question is whether you should file a design patent application … [Read More...]
How much does a design patent cost?
A design patent protects the look of a product and not the function of the product. If you need a design patent, continue reading to learn more about costs and best practices.How much does a design patent cost? A design patent application will … [Read More...]
What is a patent?
What is a patent? A patent is a right to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering for sale, or importing the invention into the U.S. The USPTO grants the right to inventors for novel and nonobvious inventions. After a limited period of … [Read More...]
How to use patents to make money?
Patents can help businesses make money through four different strategies. However, the pitfalls of each strategy should be understood so that you don't waste your money.So, how do you use patents to make money? The four main strategies for … [Read More...]
Can I get a patent on my invention?
Inventors often ask me whether they can get a patent on their invention. After reading this article, you should be able to determine for yourself if your invention can be patented.So, how do you know if you can get a patent on your invention? … [Read More...]
How to get a patent? (cost-effectively)
To get a patent, you have to submit a patent application with the USPTO. The submission is the only step that you need to take to get a patent. However, you can take proactive actions to be more cost-effective when you go through the patent … [Read More...]
7 steps before spending money on a patent
To save money on getting a patent, do the low-cost or free steps first before spending money on the patent process. I've listed seven (7) of them below. They will help you spend your money wisely. You may even decide that it isn't worth going … [Read More...]
How much does a quality patent cost?
The cost for a utility patent can be as low as $900 for a micro-entity to $2400 for a large entity. That is if the inventor does all of the work. If you hire a patent attorney, then the cost to get a utility patent can be as high as $20,000 or … [Read More...]