Patent Attorney Free Consultation
An online patent attorney consultation can be incredibly valuable- even if it’s free Almost every day I do an online patent attorney consultation with an inventor who is deciding how to take the first step toward commercializing their design. Many are deciding whether to patent, while some are still learning about what a patent is and what […]
November 09, 2022
Test of Obviousness in Invention Patents
Invention Patents are granted based on three main requirements: Novelty Usefulness Obviousness To fulfill the eligibility criteria for types of patent invention claims, the invention must be new, provide usefulness, and must be non-obviousness to both a person of ordinary skill or an industry expert. While the above-mentioned requirements may seem clear, it is not […]
November 09, 2022
First to File Rule for Invention Patent Applications
The United States Patent Law has applied the first-to-invent patent system for many years. It allows patent inventors to file patent claims based on who invented the patent first, not on who filed for it earlier. In September 2011, a new patent reform bill, AIA (America Invents Act) was signed, changing the patent system to […]
November 09, 2022
Agreements In Patent Assignments
Patent owners can get monetary benefits from their patented products or technology in two ways: Selling the license of the patent with a pre-agreed contract that gives the licensee the rights to sell, make or use the invention in exchange for a fee or royalty payments Assign the rights of the patent to another party […]
November 09, 2022