Patent Applications

How can USPTO pilot programs help you get a utility patent faster? Waiting for a utility patent application to get examined can take years. What…

Does the USPTO use AI for patent searches? This is a must read if you are considering a patent search before applying for a utility…

How do you get patents that make money? Business owners obsessed with return on investment are rightly selective on filing patents. Not all products are…

How might your assigned Patent Examiner determine the number of Office Actions? It is no secret that certain patent examiners within particular USPTO Technology Centers…

Does the USPTO use AI to search prior art? We know the USPTO uses AI to search design patent apps. Will AI now be used…

What is a useful guide for determining your patent budget? The path to getting a utility is typically filled with challenges. According to this Yale…

What makes patents useful to Amazon Sellers? Patents can be highly effective at boosting sales. But, and this is a huge but, good patents do…

Can you file your first patent application anywhere in the world? We represent both US and foreign clients. Sometimes, a client will want to file…

Can foreign applicants file US utility patent applications? Inventors located outside the US can file US patent applications. Foreign inventors, however, must be careful to…

What is a terminal disclaimer? Think of a terminal disclaimer as a limit on the term of a patent. This mechanism is used by the…

Are you dealing with a difficult patent examiner? According to this Yale study, about 88% of US utility patent applications will receive a first rejection.…

Is it too late to reinstate your utility patent? Time is of the essence when it comes to renewing unintentionally expired utility patents. While a…