Attorneys Dan Altman and Vlad Teplitskiy authored, "When and Where to File Patent Applications," which was published on the Maple Business Council website. Excerpt: "In general, a patent is only valid ...

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 ...

“Though insight can be gained with mirrored claims, more insight should be available to the patent practitioner when the examiner examines more claims with unique claim scope.” While working as a ...

Too many entrepreneurs treat filing a patent as a milestone in itself—proof that their invention matters. But filing a patent too early, or without a clear business strategy, can create serious ...

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 ...

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 ...

Suppose that you have an invention disclosure for a design of an article that you want to protect. When you review the invention disclosure, you notice that the design is ornamental, for example, a ...

Qualcomm is a big supporter of the PCT system and finds it extremely efficient. We file all our patents using the PCT as part of our routine practice and have done so since Qualcomm was founded 25 ...

Because of a major change in U.S. patent law that takes effect in March, inventors need to focus harder on getting patent applications filed before letting the invention cat out of the bag. President ...