Patents
Patents are critical for protecting inventions and designs. Learn how and when to file one, read success stories from fellow inventors, and more.
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Do I Need a Patent Attorney?
Getting patent protection is a complex process. Patent attorneys can help you capitalize on your innovative idea that will generate revenue and fuel growth for your business.
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How to Get Patent Drawings
Draw them yourself or hire a professional: Getting the best patent drawings requires a bit of both. Before a draftsmen pens the straight lines and neat numbering, your drawings have to explain your invention in a way you understand. Find out more about how to get great patent drawings.
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10 Great August Patents
We depend on these inventions for everything from keeping our pants up to keeping us entertained.
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Plant Patents: How Has This Altered Farming Practices?
The subject of plant patents may sound niche, but it affects every single one of us and the food we eat.
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Invention Submission Companies: Scams or Valuable Services?
Many inventors have turned to invention submission companies that promise to evaluate their invention, research the patent, and contact manufacturers. Unfortunately, many of these companies have been under investigation for fraud by the FTC and other government agencies.
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Responding to a Patent Office Action
Getting an office action doesn’t always mean your patent application has been denied. Find out more about office actions and how to respond to them.
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How to Patent an Idea and Become an Inventor
How do you know when your idea is just an idea, as opposed to an idea that you could patent and put to profitable use?
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How to File a Patent
Before you can profit from your invention, there are several steps to take to get the right kind of protection you need. Find out how you file a patent application, whether you need a lawyer or can do it yourself, and what it means to have a patent pending.
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Understanding the Patent Application Process
The patent application process can be confusing. Find out more about the different phases of the process and what you can do to prepare for each phase.
· 5 min read
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The Basics of Patent Assignments
What is a patent assignment, what are the requirements to make it valid, and why would a business enter into a patent assignment agreement? Read on to find answers to these questions and more.
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