Category: patent law
How long does it take to get a patent in 2021? And what about COVID-19?
Thursday | June 10, 2021By Shane Skwarekpatent applicationpatent eligibilitypatent lawpatent officepatent office guidancePatent ProtectionAn applicant secures a patent after successfully prosecuting the patent application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). When the USPTO believes an application embodies an invention worthy of a patent, the USPTO grants a Notice of Allowance.…
Read MoreThe Difference between Utility, Design, and Plant Patents
Tuesday | May 18, 2021By Shane Skwarekpatent eligibilitypatent lawpatent lawyerpatent officePatent ProtectionIntellectual property is generally separated into different categories including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. U.S. patent law further divides patents into three different types: utility, design, and plant patents. Each type of patent serves a similar purpose of spurring…
Read MoreTesla’s Lasers on Vehicle Patent
Tuesday | March 30, 2021By Shane Skwarekfiling patent applicationpatent applicationpatent attorneypatent claimpatent draftingpatent eligibilitypatent lawpatent lawyerpatent officepatent pendingPatent ProtectionIn May of 2019, Tesla filed a patent application for “Pulsed Laser Cleaning of Debris Accumulated on Glass Articles in Vehicles and Photovoltaic Assemblies.” Instead of using conventional windshield wipers, Tesla envisioned a system to clean debris from any glass…
Read MoreWhy Perform a Patentability Search before Filing Your Patent Application?
Monday | March 1, 2021By Shane Skwarekpatent applicationpatent attorneypatent claimpatent draftingpatent eligibilitypatent lawPatent ProtectionPatentability searches can be useful to get a better idea of whether an invention can be patented. A good search may prevent the cost of a wasted patent application on an already-invented and published invention, but can also be useful…
Read MoreAmazon Brand Registry
Tuesday | December 22, 2020By Shane Skwarekintellectual propertypatent attorneypatent claimpatent claimspatent infringementpatent lawpatent lawyerPatent ProtectionWhat is Amazon Brand Registry? Brand owners work hard to protect their intellectual property (IP), including their trademarked brands. Amazon has recently become one of the largest companies in the world by providing a marketplace for sellers and buyers to…
Read MoreHow to Design Around and Avoid Patent Infringement
Wednesday | July 22, 2020By Shane Skwarekpatent claimpatent infringementpatent lawWhen a company is in the early stages of product development, a freedom to operate search may reveal potentially problematic patents. To avoid lengthy and expensive patent litigation, the company should at least consider potential modifications to the product’s…
Read MoreHow can the First Action Interview (FAI) pilot program save me money and time in getting a U.S. patent?
Tuesday | March 3, 2020By Shane Skwarekfirst action interviewintellectual propertypatent applicationpatent lawpatent lawyerThere is no denying it: the First Action Interview Pilot Program at the USPTO is controversial in U.S. patent law. However, if you play your cards right, you can save your company both time and money when applying for a…
Read MoreTraskBritt’s Predicted Trends in Patent Law for 2019
Wednesday | January 2, 2019By Shane Skwarekintellectual propertypatent lawWhat to expect in IP law and how to prepare for the future. 2018 is coming to a close. This means we’re looking back at this year’s big changes in IP law and looking forward to what we can expect…
Read MoreTraskBritt’s Predicted Trends in Patent Law for 2019
Wednesday | January 2, 2019By James Watsonintellectual propertypatent lawWhat to expect in IP law and how to prepare for the future. 2018 is coming to a close. This means we’re looking back at this year’s big changes in IP law and looking forward to what we can expect…
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