Recent Patent Articles
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...]
What Is an Office Action?
After you file a patent application, you will wait between 6 months to 3 years to know if you can get a patent. At that time, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will review your patent application and may reject your patent … [Read More...]
Is it easy to sell or license your ideas and patents?
Many people call me and tell me that they want to get a patent so that they sell it or license it to make money. If this is you, continue reading. So, can you make money by patenting and licensing your ideas? Yes, you can make money selling and … [Read More...]
Should you file a provisional or nonprovisional patent application?
The Patent Office gives inventors so many different options for filing a patent application that it confuses inventors. In this article, we will discuss the choice between a provisional patent application or a nonprovisional patent … [Read More...]
Can you patent an idea?
Everyone has had an "a-ha!" moment when the light bulb turns on. You then think that you will be making millions. However, before you get ahead of yourself, you have to find out if you can get a patent on your idea. By the end of this article, you … [Read More...]