My Patent Application has Been Filed, What Happens Next? – Part 2 of the Patent Process
Introduction In our first article in this series, we discussed the patent process from the conception of an invention to filing
So You Have an Idea, Now What? – Part 1 of the Patent Process
The light bulb just went off in your head – you’ve thought of an invention! But where do you go
Trademark Registries: Supplemental vs. Principal and How to Make the Switch
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Patentability Searching 103: To Infinity (Results) and Beyond!
Introduction The first post on patentability searches taught one how to create a word ladder and choose a search engine. From the second, one learned
Patentability Searching 101: Start your (Search) Engines!
Introduction Patentability searches are one of the most common types of patent searches, but that does not necessarily mean they are
Patentability Searching 102: Take a Dip in the Bool(ean operators)
Introduction Using our first post related to patentability searches, one now knows where to search and some of the words they will use in
Everything Has Changed (or is Nothing New?): An Update on the “(Taylor’s Version)” Trademark Situation
Introduction Dear Reader, welcome back to our quest to predict Taylor Swift’s next move via her trademark applications. The previous article on
Making Sense of the Chatter: Chatbot Assistance in Patent Matters
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to dramatically transform society and increase global domestic product by $15.7 trillion, a full 14%,
The Search, The Whole Search, and Nothing but the Search: How to Find the Right Patent Search for You
According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in 2020 alone, there were over 645,000 patent applications filed in
Festive Patents: The Most Wonderful Time of Year Edition
The year 2022 may be coming to an end, but that also means the beginning of the Winter season, celebrating