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This is a step-by-step guide to the patent process, including how to conduct a patent search, how to file a patent application, and what to expect during the examination process. The patent process is a legal procedure that allows inventors to protect their intellectual property rights by preventing others from making, using, or selling their invention without permission. Patents are important…

The USPTO utilizes examiner interviews with patent applicants to assist in discussing and solving issues in patent applications. These interviews are typically critical to improve a mutual understanding of the invention claimed. Patent examiners are generally happy to conduct interviews in order to provide assistance and expedite the application process. They are encouraged by the USPTO to reach…

Patent Dos and Don’ts

15 Patent Dos and Don’ts by the Patent Team at Carson Patents. Contact Us Patent Services Patent FAQ Don’t File for a Patent Without Knowing if it is Patentable Get a prior art search before you file a patent application, and get a patentability study from a USPTO Registered Patent Practitioner (Patent Attorney or Patent Agent). Importantly, only a licensed patent practitioner can prosecute…

What is Patent Litigation?

Patent litigation is the law practice that occurs when patent infringement is happening or suspected. Patent infringement is the unauthorized usage of intellectual property protected by a patent. Under patent litigation, there are several different methods of resolving the infringement. There are license agreements, take down notices, cease and desist letters, and infringement suits. Each method…

A short article on how to determine a price for a patent.

There are three quantitative methods and one qualitative method used to determine patent value. The choice of method is based on the specific circumstances and details of the patent to be valued and the reason(s) for determining a value. The reasons usually involve sale, licensing, or litigation involving the patent. However, this article is not about the reasons, it is about how to figure out…

Writing a patent application is not a simple task. It takes time, patience, and understanding of a very complex legal process fraught with formalities and proper formatting requirements.

How to Write a Patent Application A patent application is an official document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that stakes a claim for legal protection to an invention. Writing a patent application is not a simple task. It takes time, patience, and understanding of a very complex legal process fraught with formalities and proper formatting requirements. Writing a…

What Is A Provisional Patent Application?

A Provisional Is A Placeholder For Later Filed Regular Application A provisional patent application is a temporary placeholder for a later filed non provisional utility patent application. Provisional patent applications are not examined and expire after 12 months (1 year). These temporary patent applications only serve to claim a filing date for the contents of the specification and drawings.…

Maintain a successful Inventor’s Notebooks

What is An Inventor’s Notebook An inventor’s notebook or inventor’s journal is a log book used to track the progress of an invention, along with any new ideas that may arise in the process. If properly kept and organized, this can be an important piece of documentation when supporting a legal claim to the inventions described therein. More informally, they can also be a helpful place for…