patent attorney

Why consider a utility model? Foreign utility patents are expensive. To obtain a foreign utility patent, you normally go through a long examination process with…

What are affordable ways to challenge patents? As a patent attorney, it is my job not only to protect innovation, but also to facilitate fair…

Is national stage the only way a PCT application can enter the US? No, an alternative option to enter the US from a PCT application…

What is the purpose of utility patent drawings? We all (should) know that the figures, i.e., patent drawings, do not define the claimed invention in…

Should you file PCT or US patent application first? When you need patents in the US and foreign countries, you must eventually file multiple patent…

Can a patent be renewed? No, you cannot renew a patent in the US. Technically speaking, US utility patents are maintained, not renewed. The connotation…

Is it too late to patent a product after it has been sold or publicly disclosed? Maybe not. Ideally, you would have filed patent applications…

Broader patent claims: when less is more Before we dive into this discussion, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page about what we…

What is the average utility patent success rate? It is no surprise that utility patents are substantially harder to obtain than design patents. What may…

How much does it cost to get a patent? A one-size-fits-all patent does not exist. Patents vary widely. Design patents, for example, are more predictable…

What is the meaning of public disclosure of an invention? Patents are time-sensitive. Those desiring patent protection do not have the luxury of waiting indefinitely…

Strategies for Obtaining Medical Device Patents Patenting medical devices can be particularly challenging given the crowded prior art. To be successful, you will need to…