Protect Invention Invention protection is a very important part of the patent process that every inventor should be familiar with for the security of his/her invention. To the eyes of a nonprofessional, this step can appear tedious, but it is an essential part of the invention process. Let us familiarize ourselves with the ways you …

Provisional Patent A patent is the exclusive right an individual or entity is granted by the United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for an innovation or invention. Provisional patents are basic, low-cost patents that are thought of as the first tentative step for filing a non-provisional patent. Nearly half a million general patents are …

Renew Patent In 2007, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), nearly 500,000 patents were filed. Patents are property rights granted to the inventor or innovator for a particular invention or innovation. The majority of regular patents expire. Once patents expire, they cannot be renewed. There are particular cases where they have …

Television Patent Have you ever wondered who invented TV? One day, while perched on my sofa and watching the news, I asked myself, “Who invented this box of moving images and sound before me?” I had no answer; I was clueless. After I finished watching the news, I went about, did some preliminary research, and …

Trademark Attorney Trademarks are, at first glance, what distinguish one company from another. In a world with millions of businesses competing with each other to sell products or services, it is of the utmost importance for potential consumers to be able to identify one company from another. Many companies have very powerful and instantly recognizable …

Trademark Law In the business world, trademarks are an important advertising tool that allows businesses to distinguish themselves from their competitors. In doing so, trademarks can create a strong relationship in the minds of the consumers between a specific service or good and those who provide the goods and services. A trademark can be a …

Trademark Registration In many cases, a trademark is more than just a simple design, picture, or a catchy slogan. It is the public face of a business. That is why it is vital for any business, organization, or individual, to register their trademark in order to protect their image. A trademark can be anything that …

Trademark Search Regardless of the size of your business, a trademark is an important asset to any business. Whether or not you are a fortune 500 company or just a home business, your trademark is the public face of your business to your customers. That is why it is vital for business owners to conduct …

Types of Patents The economic foundation of any country is built upon the discovery and pioneering of technological advancements. To foster this innovative spirit of our country, to ensure future advancements, the government has created different types of patents that will protect the intellectual property of individuals while making new discoveries made known to the …

Utility Patents In many cases, a business’s competitive edge over its competitors often lies with its own technological advancement. Thus, any newly created technological device or mechanism must be protected accordingly. That is why it is vital to obtain utility patents. Utility patents are a type of patent that are granted for inventions that provide …