Patent Applications

What are the top losing patent arguments? About 9 out of 10 utility patent applications will receive at least one rejection. Getting a utility patent,…

Can you patent a consumer product? Consumer products are filled with innovation. Even a slight improvement might make a consumer product worthy of a patent.…

What is a smarter way to patent a medical device? Medical device patents can make a direct impact on sales as well as create licensing…

Can you revive a granted utility patent after failing to pay maintenance fees? Yes, it is possible to revive a granted utility patent where you…

When should you file a patent application? Apply for a patent now or wait a bit? If not now, when? At what point will it…

How can a first-time filer speed up their utility patent application? If you are filing a utility patent application for the first time, you might…

How do you know if your product is covered by a patent? It can seem like a given premise that you don’t even bother questioning…

What are warning signs that may warrant a change in your US patent agent or law firm? When it comes USPTO patent prosecution, many factors…

How do you patent food? If you love to eat as much as I do, you might think of food as something you would not…

Do patents matter? Some say patents are worthless. Don’t even bother, they argue, and focus on selling products instead. Others say patents matter. If patents…

What is a reissue application? Congratulations on getting your utility patent. After overcoming Office Actions and multiple rejections, you have reached the desired goal of…

What is patentable? To be patentable, an invention must be both eligible and unique. Subject matter eligibility relates to the nature of the invention while…