Protecting Patent Rights
Article I, § 8 of the United States Constitution authorizes Congress to “promote the progress of science and useful arts,
Patents and Patent Defenses
A patent is a federal statutory right that allows an inventor to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering for
Patents and Infringement Actions
A patent is a property right that the federal government gives to an inventor with respect to an invention in
Continued Patent Applications
In general a complete or non-provisional patent application covering a single invention is filed, reviewed by an examiner and either
Patents, Infringements and Defenses
In order to encourage the advancement of science and technology, the federal government gives an incentive to inventors to disclose
How to Obtain a Patent: A Guide for Inventors
Obtaining a patent is a crucial step for inventors and businesses looking to protect their innovative ideas and gain a
Using Patents and Trade Secrets to Protect Innovation
Patents and Trade Secrets Patents protect inventions and Trade Secrets protect secret information which provides a competitive advantage. Research and
Available Damages for Trademark Infringement
The monetary remedies available in trademark infringement actions vary depending on the specifics of the case, but in general, are
Beware of Provisional Patents aka Incomplete Patents
An ordinary patent application that is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is referred to as
How to Enforce or Challenge a Patent
A patent gives the patent owner an exclusive right in the subject matter of the patent. If another person or