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How to Protect Your Invention: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Inventors
When developing a new idea, knowing how to protect your invention from being copied or misused is crucial. Your invention could be protected with the right protections, potentially costing you time and money. This guide will help you understand how to protect your invention through essential steps safeguarding your intellectual property.
How Do You Patent an Idea?
Patenting an idea is crucial for inventors looking to protect their innovative ideas and begin the process of monetization. How you patent your idea and when can depend on several factors discussed in this article. And, it’s recommended that you work directly with a registered patent attorney to maximize your chances of success. For a patent attorney referral, email info@marketblast.com.
How to Search for a Trademark: A Step-by-Step Guide
A great trademarked name can increase the value of a product or brand. Explore the idea of registering your trademark to begin using the circle R symbol.
How to Trademark a Name for a Business or Invention
Trademarking your business, product or invention name can add an additional layer of protection to ensure others don't copy your name. And, a great name can help build the value of your brand.
How to Search Patents or Trademarks Using the USPTO Search Tools
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provides several powerful search tools to help inventors, businesses, and researchers conduct patent and trademark searches.
What is a First-to-File Patent System and Does it Impact Your Patent
The United States switched from a first-to-invent patent system to a first-to-file system on March 16, 2013, which created more urgency to file a patent application.
Is a Patent Search Important for Inventors
A patent search is a very important first step in the patent process for inventors, as is your own market research. Don't jump into the patent process without first conducting your research.
How Much Does It Cost To Patent Your Idea
The costs of patenting an idea can vary dramatically depending on the type and complexity of the application and who prepares and files the application.
How to Determine If Your Idea Is Patentable
Determining whether an idea is patentable involves understanding the criteria for patentability and recognizing examples of ideas that can and cannot be patented. We will guide you through these aspects to help you assess your invention's patent potential.
Can You Patent Improvements to Existing Products
The short answer is, yes, it is possible to patent improvements to existing products. In fact, a key aspect of the evolving innovation machine is the idea of continuous improvements to generate a better mousetrap.
Do Inventors Need to Use a Patent Attorney
For a utility or design patent application, it's typically a wise decision for most inventors to work directly with a registered patent attorney. And, even the Provisional patent applications (PPA) should be filed with the expectation that a utility application would need to filed within 1 year to secure patent rights.
What’s the Difference Between a Provisional Patent (PPA) and Utility Patent
It’s important to understand that a PPA is only a 12-month temporary application that will expire at the end of 12 months, which provides inventors with time to file a Utility Patent (also referred to as a “nonprovisional” patent).
What does Patent Pending mean for Inventors
"Patent pending" is a crucial status for inventors and businesses seeking to protect their innovations. Understanding what it means and how to leverage it can provide significant advantages in the competitive landscape of intellectual property.
How Inventors Can Avoid Common Patent Filing Mistakes
In this article we discuss common patent mistakes that so many inventors make when filing their patent applications. Don't make the same patent mistakes.
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How To Do a Patent Search
Conducting a patent search on a new invention or idea is an important step in the inventing process. Therefore, before diving into development, it's crucial to conduct a thorough patent search to ensure your idea isn't already patented. This process not only reduces risks but can also provides valuable information about existing products in your industry, which can inspire new ideas or improvements. By MarketBlast
How To Patent a Product
Getting a patent on a product is an exciting and rewarding accomplishment. Today, companies are continually on the look out for new, unique and innovative products that are available for license or acquisition. The key to licensing success is having protection in the form of a patent or trademark to increase the value of the product. Also, working with a high quality, registered patent attorney can make a big difference in the success of your product. If you need a patent attorney referral, please email info@marketblast.com.
