by Steven Nugent | Nov 14, 2023 | Licensing and Strategic Advice, Patents
Navigating Patent Prosecution after a Final Rejection – U.S. Patent Office Extends After Final Pilot Program through 9/30/2024 During prosecution of a U.S. patent application, a second office action issued by the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO) is usually made final...
by Steven Nugent | Nov 8, 2023 | Licensing and Strategic Advice, Patents
Frequently Asked Questions – Patents What is a Utility Patent? A patent is a legal document that provides the owner with a legal monopoly over the invention claimed in the patent. In particular, it provides the patent owner with the right to prevent others from...
by Scott Brient | Jun 5, 2023 | Patents
The U.S. Patent office is considering conducting a “Track III” pilot program, which would allow “micro entity” applicants to delay the payment of search and examination fees under certain conditions. This would allow these small entities with...
by Scott Brient | Apr 4, 2023 | Patents
A common question that is encountered by many companies is whether to seek a patent on their technology. This is especially true of young (e.g., startup) and midsize companies that are essentially building a business around a particular technology that they have...
by Scott Brient | Jul 30, 2022 | Licensing and Strategic Advice, Patents
Below are some recommended procedures to help corporate entities identify and protect new, potentially patentable inventions. 1. Make sure that your employees are under an obligation to assign, to your company, their rights in any inventions that they develop in the...
by Scott Brient | Jul 30, 2022 | Licensing and Strategic Advice, Patents
Many of our clients – especially early stage startup companies – have a need to protect their new technology very quickly. Fortunately, the U.S. Patent Office and many other patent offices have implemented relatively new, very effective mechanisms for the speedy...
