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In this article, we discuss the dos and dont's for an aspiring inventor when entering the world of intellectual property.

There are several rules of patent law that often govern interpretations imparted to patent claim language, even though those rules may not be specifically delineated in a statute. 35 U.S.C §112(b) states that the “specification shall conclude with one or more claims pointing out and distinctly cl...

This article explores the concept of "patent profanity" - using terms that may unnecessarily characterize or limit a claimed invention.

This article explores the patentability of computer-implemented inventions, from the language in 35 U.S.C. 101 through the more recent evolution of relevant case law.

The second in our two-part series exploring the patent process, this article covers the important steps following application filing through patent issuance and beyond.

The first of a two-part series exploring the patent process, this article covers the important steps from invention conception to application filing.

The second article in the PCT series focuses on the timing of each major step in the PCT process, from filing the parent patent application to sending the PCT application to each designated country or regional office.

The Patent Cooperation Treaty, or PCT, is a popular path for pursuing patent protection in more than 150 member countries. The first article in this series will provide a brief overview of the PCT and some of the benefits of using the PCT, rather than direct national filings, to pursue foreign patent protection.

Public disclosure of an idea or product without having IP protection in place can cause serious issues for your startup company, including potential theft of your idea or product and losing your opportunity to later apply for a patent. The timing of both your public disclosure and filing a patent application is of the utmost importance and should be discussed with an IP attorney or agent as soon as you plan to publicly disclose your idea or product.