us patent application

What are warning signs that may warrant a change in your US patent agent or law firm? When it comes USPTO patent prosecution, many factors…

Leap of Faith: File a PCT patent application while your US application might get rejected? Timing your patent filings can be tricky. P:atent applicants typically…

How to prepare for a US national phase application Almost every PCT application is filed with the US national phase in mind. Even if a…

Can you file a late foreign patent application based on Paris Convention? We’ve talked about filing late PCT and national stage applications. But, what if…

Will you get a prior art search in your PCT patent application? Yes, a prior art patent search is typically made in each PCT application.…

What is the deadline for filing a certified foreign priority document in a utility patent application? Under the new AIA rules for US utility applications…