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What are USPTO requirements for design patent drawings?

Strict USPTO Rules for Design Patent Drawings The USPTO has strict standards for US design patent drawings. These strict rules govern which views are required…

Small Entity vs. Large Entity USPTO Filing Fees: What are the differences?

USPTO Cost Differences Between a Large and Small Entity At the outset, one of the first questions we ask a corporate patent applicant is the…

Do You Need an NDA Before Talking to a Patent Attorney?

Need an NDA to talk to patent attorney? It’s a common question I get from startups, inventors, entrepreneurs and basically anyone starting up a new…

Provisional vs. Nonprovisional Patent Application: What are the differences?

What are the differences between provisional and nonprovisional patent applications? A nonprovisional patent application is normally considered the regular utility patent application. It is what…

What is a PCT application? How to Get Foreign Utility Patents

PCT Application: The Gateway to Obtaining Foreign Utility Patents Are you considering foreign utility patent protection? A Patent Cooperation Treaty application is a single utility…

What is a design patent?

Why not file a design patent application? If you are in the business of innovation, you can’t ignore design patents. And if you’re going to…

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