Patents

Patents are critical for protecting inventions and designs. Learn how and when to file one, read success stories from fellow inventors, and more.

Intellectual property tips for e-tailers

With nearly $200 billion in reported sales in 2011, e-commerce sales are expected to continue to grow over the next several years. In 2012, e-…

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Can you patent your mobile app?

Protect your intellectual property by applying for a patent at the right time and with the right details about your unique app.

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The utility patent: What is it and what does it protect?

Utility patents are among the valuable assets in the world. Unlike other forms of intellectual property protection, they have numerous formal…

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Provisional vs. non-provisional patent application: What is the difference?

Did you know you can file a provisional patent application to help you get more time to complete the patent process? Learn more about provisional…

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Beware the patent troll

Patent trolls make money by buying and attempting to enforce patents, but there are ways to protect yourself.

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What does patent pending mean?

The phrase patent pending gets used a lot, but what does it mean? Find out what it means to be pending a patent, how you are still protected while…

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Patent office action: What is it and how do I respond?

It’s not uncommon to get an Office action when you apply for a patent. What is an Office action? How should you respond? Find out more about what…

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How lawyers help file patent applications

A good patent attorney can make a complicated process easier

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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…

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What are the parts of a patent application

There are lots of parts to the patent application, and each requires a lot of research, planning, and hard work to get right. Find out more about…

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