When there is intellectual property to protect, entrepreneurs often think of patents. But what is a patent? How do you obtain a patent? What does the process entail and cost? This article explores ...

Startups often rush to file patents while their product is still taking shape. The pressure can come from investor expectations or the instinct to claim a patent ...

Imagine you have developed a groundbreaking product that is going to revolutionize your industry. You do not want your competitors to copy the product. At the very least, you want them to pay you ...

When it comes to intellectual property, “patents” might spring to mind. A good patent can give startups a competitive edge, and once you’ve been granted one, nobody can come and mess with your ...

If you come to a patent attorney with a provisional that you filed pro se or used a cheap online service and ask the attorney to file the utility, you may already be behind the eight ball. You have a ...

Patent essentials; Adam Levy explores the highs and lows of the application process with scientist-turned-patent lawyer Tamsen Valoir. Your browser does not support ...

Qualcomm is a big supporter of the PCT system and finds it extremely efficient. We file all our patents using the PCT as part of our routine practice and have done so since Qualcomm was founded 25 ...

If you are a new or expanding business, it's normal to find the prospect of building a patent department daunting, especially if hiring a team of in-house patent attorneys seems cost prohibitive.