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Patents, Protections and Piracy Problems
There is a huge wait at the Patent Office these days and yes the government is trying to do something about it; they are building a 600 million dollar new facility. But the back log continues. Sure you can do a poor man's patent and send letters back to yourself, initial drawings with dates and keep an official ledger of ideas; yes I do, you should too.
Lance Winslow
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How to Obtain a Patent
If you're a budding Thomas Edison, then you will be well aware of the importance of knowing how to obtain a patent for the invention that will make you millions. A patent will give you full property rights to your invention. Basically this means that you will have full control of the invention, excluding anyone else from using or marketing your designs. Clearly it is a crucial step that must be done correctly.
Hugh Campbell
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To Successfully Enforce Your Patent Do Not Let Form Triumph Over Substance While Writing The Patent
You may have a fantastic invention and obtained a patent but you may fail to stop the infringer if the patent fails to meet any one of the many formality requirements of the patent laws
Xavier Pillai
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Soon China Will Demand Patent Protect and the Tables Will Turn
Patent Piracy is a huge problem for United States Businesses. Much of this International Crime is being committed by Chinese Business Entrepreneurs and the problem is so bad that it is running ramped. How bad is it?
Lance Winslow
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Patent Lawsuit Financing
Patents are related to new innovative and useful inventions made by researchers and inventors. Patents are exclusive legal rights given to inventors by the court for a fixed duration of time, allowing them to disclose the inventions to the general public, with certain regulations and details about the device or invention made.
Ken Marlborough
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The Patent Office's Proposed Rules For Disclosing Prior Art Increase Patent Applicant's Burden
The proposed new rules require patent applicants to make a selection of documents to be disclosed; the rules ask the applicants to provide explanation on pertinent documents. To insure that the strenght or validity of the patent is not jeopardized, extreme caution is required when deadling with the Patent Office.
Xavier Pillai
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Twelve Steps To Filing A U.S. Patent Application
Guide to filing out a US patent for inventors and first time patent applicants. Guide includes time and cost estimations of each of the steps that needs to be taken for effectively filing a US patent.
David Prashker
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To Crush Your Competition A Strong Patent Is Important -- Learn How And Why
Your patent, to survive a challenge by a competitor, must contain broad as well as narrow definitions of your invention. This article will teach one way of obtaining a strong patent.
Xavier Pillai
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Free Patent Searches
One of the primary things to do when a commercially viable idea hits the brain is to search for a patent for the concept. A patent allows for the conversion of the concept into a business and prohibits others from infringing on the idea. Commonly, patent searches through patent search offices entail some footwork as well as money.
Max Bellamy
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If You've Got a Good Idea for a Product, Do You Need a Patent?
Once you have your product developed it's time to decide if a patent is worth the trouble. Although in theory, all good ideas should be protected by a patent. Consider the protection however as only the right to allow you to claim the technology, product or ideas as your own. YOU get to do all the protecting. So if you develop a product then someone steals the idea and goes into competition with you, you have the right to sue and defend your patent rights.
Abbie Frank
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