Imagine you have developed a groundbreaking product that is going to revolutionize your industry. You do not want your competitors to copy the product. At the very least, you want them to pay you ...

When it comes to intellectual property, “patents” might spring to mind. A good patent can give startups a competitive edge, and once you’ve been granted one, nobody can come and mess with your ...

Reasons for seeking foreign patent protection. Important factors to consider when selecting countries to pursue patent protection. Imagine that you have developed a groundbreaking electronic product.

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. You have a great idea for an invention, and you think it is ...

“While the process of obtaining an FFL is simple, the consequence of violation can be dire. If a license is required but not obtained, an applicant can have its patent declared invalid.” In Part I of ...

Inventions can be extremely valuable, yet it is impossible, and in most cases premature, to apply for a patent the moment it is conceived. For example, time may be required to develop the nascent ...

Will a patent help you grow your business? It depends on who you ask, and what industry they’re in. In some situations, patents have a tremendous amount of value. In others, they don’t. There are no ...

“The Budapest Treaty saves applicants money by allowing one biological deposit to satisfy the requirements of each contracting state to the treaty, while establishing uniform biological deposit ...

Think patents are just legal jargon or a guaranteed payday? Discover the surprising truths behind common U.S. patent myths and what you really need to know before you file. When people hear the word ...