Design Patent – Prior Disclosure
Best practice for any invention is to file first at the patent office before you make any disclosure, including public disclosures which could potentially …
Can a Design Patent Application have Multiple Embodiments?
Yes, design patent applications can have multiple embodiments. Like utility patent applications, the USPTO allows inventors to disclose multiple embodiments of …
Should I assign my patent to my company?
Assignments transfer ownership from one entity to another or from an individual to a company, e.g., an inventor to a company. The decision about whether …
Can I make my own Patent Application Drawings?
Yes, you could, but it likely isn’t a good idea. For provisional patent applications, generally self-drafted black and white drawings are sufficient, …
Accelerated Patent Application Examination
Any non-reissue utility or design application filed under 35 USC §111(a) (nonprovisional application or, i.e., a utility application) on or after August 25, …
Are provisional patent applications published by the U.S. Patent Office?
No. Provisional patent applications are not published since they are not examined and they are only pending at the U.S. Patent Office for 12-months. After …
Provisional Patent Application
What is a Provisional Patent Application? A provisional patent application consists of a written description of your invention and drawings that together …
Do I Need to Build my Invention Before Applying for a Patent?
No. It is not necessary to build a model or prototype of your invention before submitting a patent application. The filing of a patent application serves as …
Patent Markings
Providing notice to potential infringers is critical to recovering damages in infringement suits. Notice may be provided by affixing the words …