For the last two decades, patent holders – many of them “trolls” – have favored suing accused infringers in the Eastern District of Texas, even those
Options for Accused Patent Infringers
In the hierarchy of mail that business owners hate to receive, including annoying junk mail and requisite bills, the most frightening mail might be
A Breath of Fresh Air
Last week, I had a refreshing and unusual telephone conversation with a patent examiner from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Patent vs Trademark
It’s not uncommon for us to get calls from prospective clients who want us to “patent their logo,” or otherwise incorrectly try to use intellectual
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
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,
How Long Do Patents Last?
Most patentable inventions are registered as utility patents (as opposed to design patents). These patents last up to twenty years from the date the