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Expert perspectives on intellectual property strategy, patent law, trademark protection, and IP portfolio management from the PerspireIP team.
Patent marking is an important but frequently misunderstood aspect of patent law. Properly marking your patented products with the applicable patent numbers can significantly affect your...
Read MoreBefore filing a patent application in a foreign country, inventors and companies with U.S.-based inventions must consider foreign filing license requirements and export control laws. Failing...
Read MoreIf you have filed a provisional patent application, you are sitting on a ticking clock. The 12-month window between your provisional filing and your non-provisional deadline...
Read MoreAn issued U.S. utility patent does not automatically remain in force for its full 20-year term. To maintain patent protection, patent holders must pay periodic maintenance...
Read MoreA Request for Continued Examination (RCE) is one of the most commonly used tools in U.S. patent prosecution after a final office action. When the USPTO...
Read MoreThe standard term of a U.S. utility patent is 20 years from the earliest effective filing date. However, two mechanisms can add time to this baseline...
Read MoreWhen two inventors claim the same invention, the patent system must determine who has the right to the patent. Historically, this was resolved through interference proceedings...
Read MoreReceiving a final office action from the USPTO is a critical juncture in patent prosecution. Unlike a non-final office action that opens a dialogue with the...
Read MorePlant patents represent a unique and often overlooked area of intellectual property protection that is critically important for agricultural innovators, plant breeders, horticulturalists, and biotechnology companies....
Read MoreSoftware patents are among the most complex and contested areas of patent law. Following the Supreme Court’s 2014 decision in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International,...
Read MoreOne of the fundamental principles of patent claim drafting is the strategic use of both independent and dependent claims to create a layered system of protection....
Read MoreFor inventors and businesses seeking patent protection in multiple countries, the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) provides a streamlined pathway to international patent protection. Filing a PCT...
Read MoreA continuation patent application is one of the most powerful tools in a sophisticated patent portfolio strategy. Continuations allow you to pursue additional claims based on...
Read MorePatent drawings are an essential component of most patent applications, yet they are often underestimated in their importance. Good patent drawings can clarify complex inventions, strengthen...
Read MoreWhen inventors seek patent protection, they often face an important threshold question: should I file a design patent or a utility patent? Understanding the difference between...
Read MoreReceiving a patent office action from the USPTO can be a stressful experience for inventors and businesses alike. Office actions are formal communications from a patent...
Read MoreBefore investing thousands of dollars in a patent application, every inventor should conduct a thorough patent novelty search. A patent novelty search — also called a...
Read MoreThe patent prosecution process is the journey your patent application takes from initial filing through USPTO examination to final grant. For most inventors and businesses, this...
Read MoreOne of the first decisions every inventor faces is whether to file a provisional or non-provisional patent application. This choice affects your patent timeline, costs, and...
Read MoreWriting strong patent claims is arguably the most critical skill in patent law. The claims define the legal boundaries of your patent protection — they determine...
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