November 27th, 2017USPTO Fees on the RiseThe United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) issued and published final rules for patent fees. While some fees increase…Read More
November 7th, 2017A Brief Overview of Design PatentsDesign patents are governed by 35 USC § 171, which states “[w]hoever invents any new, original and ornamental design for…Read More
August 14th, 2017IP Issues Resulting from 3D PrintingIn recent years, three-dimensional (3D) printing has seen rapid growth both in commercial and home-use contexts, based at least partially…Read More
August 10th, 2017Effective Invention Disclosure MeetingsPrior to preparing a patent application for an invention, an invention disclosure meeting should be held between the inventors and…Read More
July 18th, 2017The Importance of Examiner InterviewsMost patent applications are initially rejected by the Patent Office. With that rejection comes the opportunity to interface with the…Read More
July 7th, 2017How to Obtain a PatentDo you want to protect your inventions and ideas? Imagine this: It's your day, a chance to go skiing. Boots…Read More