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
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
Provisional Patents Explained
You have probably heard the term “provisional patent.” This term, however, is a bit of a misnomer. The United States Patent and Trademark Office
DIY Patent Search
Ok. You just thought of the next great invention. Now what? You know you should do a preliminary search to see if your invention already exists
Whose Patent is it Anyway?
Employee A works for the Great Widget Company. Employee A invents a great new widget. Who owns the patent? Employee A? The Great Widget Company?