Summary Many inventors ask me “when can I safely disclose my invention to the world” without risking losing rights to their intellectual property. This article explains why waiting for a granted patent often leads to missed business opportunities and how “Patent Pending” status acts as a green light for commercial
Summary This article explores the common question of whether you need an LLC to file a patent application or if you can proceed as an individual inventor. Many entrepreneurs delay their filings because they believe corporate formation must come first, but prioritizing your filing date is often more critical for
Many founders believe filing a provisional patent application (PPA) means their idea is fully protected. They think “patent pending” status replaces the need for an NDA. This article explains why that assumption is dangerous and why you still need an NDA after filing a provisional patent. You will learn how
The first step in the patent application process should be the patent search as the patent search is used to help determine whether moving forward with the application is worth your time and expense. The patent process can often be very expensive so you do not want to spend a
The United States Patent and Trademark Office will be issuing the tenth millionth utility patent this summer (2018). It is very exciting to those who work in patent law and it may even interest some inventors like you. Below you will find a timeline of the important moments, notable
Do you have ideas for a new invention and looking for a company to help you with obtaining your patent or marketing your invention? First of all, it is best to find an attorney to help you to obtain your patent but you will find information in this article
It is possible to obtain a patent for a process or method of doing something. But the following steps must be done. You must apply for the patent before you begin to use the invention in a commercial manner. Your own act of using the invention in a commercial
You might wonder why an inventor would want to obtain a patent and why a patent is useful other than just for protection and from someone else stealing it. Patents provide incentives to and protection for the inventors by offering recognition for creativity and the possibility of material reward for
You probably wonder if there are requirements to obtain a patent. The answer to this question is yes. There are three basic requirements to get a patent. These requirements will be discussed below. The first requirement that needs to be met is that the invention needs to be new and
Patent Attorney: Colorado’s Mark Trenner Answers Questions… When can I tell others about my invention? Inventors often want to know when they can tell others about their invention. Patent attorney Mark Trenner always recommends his clients do not disclose anything about their invention to anyone before applying for a patent.