Patent & trademark annuity fees
It is easy to lose patents and trademarks by forgetting to pay their annuity (maintenance) fees. Set up your automatic reminder systems … Read more
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Non-disclosure agreements (NDA)
Non-disclosure agreements (NDA) can help preserve business trade secrets and other confidential information. But don’t expect your attorney to sign one. Businesses … Read more
Patent appeal process and procedures
The patent appeal process allows an applicant to bypass an examiner and request that the Patent Trials and Appeal Board (PTAB) independently … Read more
Medical procedure patents
Can you patent a medical procedure? Before starting, note that under 35 USC 287(C), US physicians and other medical practitioners have limited … Read more
Patent demand letters
Patent demand letters are stressful. Before responding or ignoring, evaluate infringement, patent prosecution history, ownership, and litigation history.
Patent claim charts
Think that someone is infringing on your patent? Worried you are infringing, or want to show a patent reads on prior art? … Read more