|
Patent tagged articles (0-20 of 1201) ( 0.009 seconds )
- Troubling Changes To Patent Rules By: James Yang
On January 3, 2006 the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Patent Office) proposed changes to the current patent filing procedures that will dramatically change the process inventors and small businesses use to seek patent protection. The proposed changes also limit inventors’ ability to protect their inventions. The public may submit their feedback on these changes by May 3, 2006.
CHANGE NO. 1: The first change alters the current “continuation practice” by limiting...
Tags: patent, legal, intellectual property, orange county, lawyer, proposed rule changes
- Demystifying Google’s New Patent By: Michael Goldstein, Esq.
On August 22, 2006, Google’s latest patent (#7096214) was approved. This patent is extremely interesting in light of the recent excitement surrounding social search. The patent if broken down into its most simplistic form states, Google is going to take their existing algorithm and temper it with shared book marking sites and other trust networks.
The Patent itself is called, “System and method for supporting editorial opinion in the ranking of search results”. What does t...
Tags: patent, google patent
- Career Track: Becoming A Patent Attorney By: John Daye
Choosing a career as a specialized patent attorney in the U.S. means being an attorney who has the required qualifications to represent people and corporations in obtaining patents. A patent attorney acts in all matters and procedures relating to patent law and practice. The career title carries different credentials and positions in various countries, so check for specifics needed.
Let’s take a look at a few reasons why a career as a patent attorney is so rewarding.
Em...
Tags: career, lawyer, attorney, patent, intellectual property
- Hiring a Patent Infringement Lawyer By: N Johnson
Patent infringement has become more and more prevalent in the Unites States.
Tags: patent infringement, lawyer, attorney, California, Texas, Boston
- Understanding How to Acquire a Patent By: N Johnson
Obtaining a patent isn't necessarily that difficult, however understanding patent laws can be very difficult.
Tags: obtaining a patent, patent laws, patent lawyer, patent infringement
- Obtaining a Plant Patent By: N Johnson
Patenting a plant is a fairly rare occurrence. The U.S. Patent Office issues between 3 and 5% of new patents annually for plants.
Tags: patent lawyer, u.s. patent office, patent infringement
- Obtaining a Utility Patent By: N Johnson
A utility patent is granted based on an inventions complete novelty, and the usefulness of the invention.
Tags: patent lawyer, u.s. patent office, patent infringement
- Obtaining a Design Patent By: N Johnson
A design patent is generally reserved for what can be considered an enhancement on an existing material, product, or device that drastically improves or changes the item for useful purposes.
Tags: patent lawyer, u.s. patent office, patent infringement
- Patent Law Basics for the Non-Practitioner - Part I of IV: OVERVIEW By: Thomas Zuber
This article is for non-practitioners seeking to familiarize themselves with the basics of patent law. It is Part I of a four part series consisting of an overview of the different types of patents, and patentability requirements. Parts II, III and IV will follow in biweekly installments, and will address Utility Patents, Design Patents, and Plant Patents, respectively.
Tags: Patent Law Article, Resources, Types, Requirements, Thomas F. Zuber, Tom, Attorney, Lawyer
- Filing and Settling Patent Infringement Cases By: N Johnson
Patent infringement lawsuits deal directly with patent violations, the violation of an inventor's right to exclusively market and profit from the novel and original idea.
Tags: patent lawyer, u.s. patent office, patent infringement lawsuits
- Obtaining a Provisional Patent By: N Johnson
A provisional patent is somewhat like obtaining a placeholder patent.
Tags: patent lawyer, u.s. patent office, patent infringement
- California Patent Infringement Laws: A Review By: N Johnson
Patent laws vary by state.
Tags: patent infringement lawyer, California patent laws
- You're infringing my patent! By: Brian R. Rayve, Esq.
Are you ready to bring your invention or product to market but not sure you can without infringing someone else's patent?
Want that confident feeling that you have done your "homework" up-front to avoid a costly and lengthy law suit?
This is a primer on patent infringement for inventors that answers your most commonly asked questions.
A must-read for inventors at all experience levels.
Tags: patents, inventor, inventors, invention, inventions, invent, patent pending, types of patents, des
- Consider a patent search if you are an aspiring inventor By: Anne Tide
If you are aware that great and new ideas are striking you on a constant basis, you may consider finding the necessary patent in order to place them right into future business; for instance, patent analytics will help you understand whether your own patent is novel and non-obvious in order to make some money from your brilliant inventions.
Tags: patent search, patent analytics.
- Taking The Bar Exam To Become A Patent Attorney Or A Patent Agent By: Daniel Millions
If you are considering becoming a patent attorney prepare yourself for a hard road.
Tags: patent bar, patent exam, patent agent exam, patent attorney exam, patent bar exam, uspto e
|
|
Search Network!