PATENTS

Originally Posted 5/14/07

Good Question.

A recent article in the ABA Journal by Steve Seidenberg discusses the most recent group of business method patents to hit the PTO – tax patents. These patents cover useful, unique and nonobvious implementations of the tax law. Mr. Seidenberg’s article takes on an anti-tax patent strategy theme in discussing whether tax […]

Originally Posted 4/19/07

Yesterday, Wednesday, April 18th, 2007, the Senate and House both introduced “new” bills to overhaul the patent system. However, these bill aren’t “new”. This legislation looks like the same bills that have been introduced in years past. In one corner you have “Big Business” supporting the legislation and in the other corner you […]

Originally Posted 4/15/07 

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We continue our popular Patent FAQ series below. Portions of this series can be found on our website. Also, check out our Trademark FAQ series, which, until our new and improved website is launched, can be found only in this BLOG. […]

Originally Posted 4/4/07 

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5. What is the Difference between a Design Patent and a Utility Patent?

A utility patent is typically what comes to the mind of most people when they think of a patent. Utility patents can be obtained for new and useful […]

Originally Posted 3/29/07

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Question: Can I get a patent on my idea or invention?

We have observed over the years that many people think that in order to receive a patent a person must invent something earthshaking or of great significance. The truth is […]

Originally Posted 3/21/07

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Question: What is a Patent?

Simply, a patent is a personal property right granted by a government that gives the owner an exclusive right to prevent others from making, using or selling a claimed invention for a certain period of time. […]

Originally Posted 3/19/07

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Question: What are the chances that I will make money from my invention?

We have absolutely no idea! Your invention could be incredibly valuable to the particular market segment to which it pertains or it could be a dud. You are […]

Originally Posted 3/15/07

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We are in the process of redesigning our web site to add more content and make it more useful to potential clients. We have beefed up the […]