Much has been made of the demise of U.S. manufacturing. Once the U.S. was a manufacturing powerhouse, but much of its industry has now moved overseas or south of the border to low-cost countries such as China, India, and...more
3/20/2024
/ Business Strategies ,
Innovation ,
Innovation Patent ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Inventions ,
Inventors ,
IP License ,
Patent Ownership ,
Patent Registration ,
Patents ,
Technology Sector
I. What is a Multiple-Dependent Claim and a Multiple-Dependent Example?
A dependent claim depends from a previous claim and adds more detail to the previous claim. A multiple-dependent claim depends from more than one...more
Many people have misperceptions about what intellectual property (IP) protects, and some common IP misconceptions are debunked below.
(1) Ideas Cannot Be Patented.
Only inventions can be patented. The legal...more
11/1/2017
/ Abstract Ideas ,
Computer-Related Inventions ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Inducement ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Inventions ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent-Eligible Subject Matter ,
Patents ,
Software Patents ,
Trade Dress ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademarks ,
USPTO
I. Introduction.
U.S. and worldwide patent filings are at all-time highs. About 620 thousand patent applications were filed in the United States in 2016, and about 2.9 million patent applications were filed worldwide in...more
Once the U.S. was a manufacturing powerhouse, but much of its industry has now moved overseas or south of the border to low-cost countries such as China, India, and Mexico. About eighty percent of the U.S. economy is now...more
Today, building a strong patent portfolio is critical for businesses wanting to create exclusive technology sectors to generate greater market share and profits. A strong patent portfolio also provides defensive leverage...more
I. Considerations When Selecting a Patent Attorney.
A. The Goal -
The goal is to obtain a patent with valuable, broad claim scope. You want a patent potentially worth millions - not a worthless piece of paper...more
Today’s economic world is fraught with uncertainty. Companies come and go in the blink of an eye. Employment is a gamble instead of a sure thing, even for experienced and talented workers. There is no solid ground. You...more