Reissue Application: How to Get Your Granted Patent Reissued
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…
Patentable? What makes an invention novel and nonobvious?
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…
Provisional Patent Application: How to Write a PPA
What is the purpose of a provisional patent application? To know how to write a provisional patent application (PPA) well, you must first understand its…
Provisional Patent Cost: How much should you pay for what you get?
How much should a provisional patent application cost? The question you should be asking is not “How much does a provisional patent cost?” That’s because…
Patent Obvious or Nonobvious?
What does patent obvious mean? To be patentable, an invention must be novel and nonobvious. Between these two requirements, novelty is easier to grasp. A…
No More Paper Patents: Why Electronic Grant Matters to You
The Old Days: Paper Patent Certificates It was only a matter of time. For those who prefer having physical originals, say goodbye to paper patent…
How To Patent An Idea: What You Need To Know About the Patent Application Process
Focus on what matters most So much can be said, and has been said, about the patent application process. It can feel overwhelming. To avoid…
Subject Matter Eligibility: How to Minimize Ineligible Matter Rejections
What makes an invention eligible for patent protection? Not every new thing is patentable. A concept might be unique, and yet ineligible for patent protection.…
How Many Patents By Patent Attorney: How to Search
How many patents have I obtained for clients? As of February 7, 2023, the total number of US patents I have obtained for clients is…
How To File A US Utility Nonprovisional Patent (hint: don’t do it yourself)
What is a utility nonprovisional patent application? Unlike design patents, utility patents protect functionality. To get a utility patent, you have to file a utility…
What is patent prosecution?
What does patent prosecution mean? Patent prosecution refers to the writing, filing and handling of patent applications. It encompasses the patent examination process from initial…
What is a straight continuation application?
What does straight continuation mean? Patent attorneys will sometimes use the term “straight continuation” to refer to a specific type of child application that stems…