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  • articleHow Much Does a Patent Cost?

    …involves.  What makes patents so expensive? The actual cost to file a patent is a small part of the total cost of getting a patent, as the process requires:  Extensive…

  • articleWhat Does Patent Pending Mean? Why It's Important for Businesses

    …patent pending" to your invention, you need to file either a nonprovisional or a provisional patent application . While this doesn't mean you own the patent yet, it does…

  • articleCan You Patent an Idea?

    …help you understand  what a patent is , how to get a patent, and when to file a patent. What is a utility patent? There are many  different kinds of patents…

  • article2025 Guide to Provisional Patent Applications

    …you first disclosed your invention to the USPTO. You can file a provisional application for plant or utility patents (not design patents), after which you’ll have 12 months to…

  • articleYour Guide to Texas Divorce Forms

    …and the other spouse is called the Respondent. To file for divorce in Texas, one of the parties must have been a permanent resident of Texas for at least six…

  • articleWhen Should You Sue?

    …is a hazard to you on your daily walk. If you file a lawsuit against your neighbor claiming that you might fall and hurt yourself, you are unlikely to win…

  • articleWhat Are Statutes of Limitations?

    …to file a lawsuit against a company or an individual. Once this period of time or "statutory deadline" has passed, it is no longer possible to file a…

  • articleHow to Legally Change Your Name and Gender at the Same Time

    …if you’re going to change your legal name , you’ll need to file a petition with your local court. A petition is simply a formal written request to the…

  • articleYour Guide to Pennsylvania Divorce Forms

    …and the other spouse is called the Defendant. To file for divorce, at least one of the parties must have been a Pennsylvania resident for at least six months before…

  • articleHow to Prevent Your Family from Contesting Your Will

    …To contest a will , the person must file a contest during the probate process (the court procedure that enacts a will). There must be a valid legal question about the…