What is a patent abstract? A patent abstract is a short section of a utility patent that concisely summarizes the invention. Preferably located after the…
Can an abandoned patent application be revived? Under certain circumstances, yes. An abandoned patent application may be revived depending upon the following key factors: Need…
Office Action cost range: from simple to complex responses The cost estimate of responding to an Office Action in a utility patent application will depend…
What are next steps after filing a provisional patent application? So you’ve filed a provisional patent application. Now what? The next steps depend upon a…
Why does micro entity status matter? USPTO patent fees are generally proportionate to the size of the applicant. A large entity with over 500 employees…
What makes someone a patent inventor? Every US patent application requires an identification of each inventor. A patent inventor must be an individual who contributes…
Can prior public disclosures of my invention kill my chances of getting a patent? Revealing your invention to the public before filing a patent application…
How long is the utility patent application process? The USPTO is notorious for its backlog of examining utility nonprovisional patent applications. First-time utility patent applicants…