Tag: patent claims

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…

Do you need a design or utility patent application? At the outset, you will not be able to tell whether your patent application is any…

What makes a utility patent good? A patent can be both a sword and shield. Defensively, a patent blocks future applicants from patenting the same…

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…

When are marked-up amended claims not required? Patent claims must be amended in a very particular manner. The USPTO has strict marking rules on how…

How do you read utility patent claims? In terms of what a utility patent covers, claims matter the most. Yet, they are the least understood.…

Why file a continuation application before your patent is granted? “I don’t know what I don’t know.” This axiom rings true especially when it comes…

What are negative claim limitations? A negative claim limitation is language recited in a patent claim that speaks to the absence of a feature, as…

Can you patent a new use of an old product? Yes, it is possible to patent a new use of an old product. That’s the…