This article is an introduction into some of the basics on the type of applications one needs to consider before applying for a patent. The types of patents are Utility Patents, Design Patents, or Plant Patents, while applications take a wider variety of forms depending on your goals. These include Provisional vs. Non-Provisional applications, along […]
What is a Patent An inventor may obtain a patent by applying for one with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). A patent operates as a property right for the inventor, similar to how owning land lets you prevent other from entering it, a patent gives the owner the ability to exclude […]
On April 19, 2016, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) hosted the 10th annual Design Day, a day-long seminar covering updates and developments in the design patent world. The free event was well attended, drawing practitioners and designers from throughout the country and even internationally, in addition to a number of patent examiners […]