I was asked the following question recently: I have a great new idea. I would like to gauge interest by publicly describing what my new product does.
Never Saw THAT Coming (Back to the Future Edition)
Inventors, please take note. When you hire a consultant to build a prototype or otherwise help you get your product to market, make sure that your
Beware of Trademark Scams
With increasing frequency, scam artists are targeting trademark registrants with suspicious-looking “snail mail” asking the registrant to send
Does Your Patent Need a CIP?
When it comes to your patent application, you may have seen the terms “CIP,” “Continuation,” and “Divisional,” but what do they mean? How are they
Finding a Patent Attorney’s Past Work
Applying for a patent is an investment – in yourself, your business, and your invention. Which patent attorney you work with is critical. For the
The Road to Patent Registration – Part II
The road to patent registration can be long and confusing – especially for a first-time inventor. In Part I, we reviewed the first five steps: Step
The Road to Patent Registration – Part I
The road to patent registration can be long and confusing – especially for a first-time inventor. Below is Part I of a broad overview of the major
Are Patent Applications Secret?
What do you do if you have the next great idea but you are not sure if it is patentable? If you file a patent application, won’t it be available for
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).