Nineteenth-century French playwright Charles-Guillaume Etienne wrote, "On n'est jamais servi si bien que par soi-même," which roughly translates to,
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If a person gets a patent from USPTO, it might seem reasonable to think that the owner has the right to manufacture their patented invention – also
Another Weapon against Patent Trolls: Arizona Patent Troll Prevention Act
In May 2016, the Arizona Patent Troll Prevention Act became law, and Arizona joined the ranks of states that create laws geared at stopping patent
Mark Your Patented and Patent-Pending Inventions
Once you, the inventor, have filed a patent application, don’t just twiddle your thumbs for 3-5 years to see if your patent is granted. Start taking
How to Kill your Patent Application
When you (the inventor) submit an application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a design or utility patent, an examiner
Top 5 Reasons an Inventor Won’t Get a Patent
At Venjuris, we work on dozens of patent projects every year. Unfortunately, not everyone who wants a patent can get one. This week, I asked the
How Long does it Take to Get a Patent?
One of the most common questions we hear from clients seeking a utility patent is, “How long does this process take?” (The other common question is,
Joint Patent Ownership: Who Owns What
In a previous post, we discussed difference between inventorship and ownership in regards to patents. To recap, only inventors (i.e., someone who
Recently Issued Patent by Venjuris P.C.
Toothpick device A toothpick device for cleaning teeth includes a toothpick. The toothpick is comprised of two separable portions and has at