Accelerated Patent Application Examination
Any non-reissue utility or design application filed under 35 USC §111(a) (nonprovisional application or, i.e., a utility application) on or after August 25, …
Are provisional patent applications published by the U.S. Patent Office?
No. Provisional patent applications are not published since they are not examined and they are only pending at the U.S. Patent Office for 12-months. After …
Provisional Patent Application
What is a Provisional Patent Application? A provisional patent application consists of a written description of your invention and drawings that together …
Do I Need to Build my Invention Before Applying for a Patent?
No. It is not necessary to build a model or prototype of your invention before submitting a patent application. The filing of a patent application serves as …
Patent Markings
Providing notice to potential infringers is critical to recovering damages in infringement suits. Notice may be provided by affixing the words …
Trademark Symbols – ™ ® ℠
Using a trademark or service mark symbol properly in connection with a good or service is important to protecting and maintaining the value of a mark. …
