Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Is it too late to apply for a design patent after product sales? Should they apply for a design patent first or sell the product and see how it goes? If you sell first, have you lost the ability to obtain a patent? How long after selling a product can you still file a design patent?

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Patent Trademark Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

How long is the average design patent application? There are two tracks or timeframes for US design patents. On the fast track known as Rocket Docket , you may be able to get a design patent granted in about 5-10 months from the filing date if there are no rejections. Need to get US design patents quickly?

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

From patented heart-shaped jewellery to chocolate brands protected with trade marks, romance has long inspired inventors and creators across the UK. Love, innovation, and creativity have always gone hand in hand. Whilst you are busy planning the perfect gift, intellectual property (IP) is quietly playing cupid behind the scenes.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

What is a design patent continuation application? US patent law allows an applicant to file a “child” patent application while the “parent” application is still pending. This rule applies to both utility and design patent applications. Be careful though.

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Olartemoure Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Get to know a bit more about these patents that have added a touch of creativity and technology to the season of love. METHOD OF MAKING A HEART-SHAPED DIAMOND US6434805B2 Inventor: Ami Haimoff Assignee: L I D Ltd Date of Patent: Aug. HEART SHAPED PEPPERONI SLICE USD491338S1 Inventor: II William C.

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Patent Trademark Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

There is a tradeoff when you file a patent. In order to gain certain exclusive rights from the government, inventors must disclose detailed information on how to make and use their invention. In exchange for the public disclosure of your proprietary information, the government is willing to give you a patent. See MPEP 2164.06

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Or, as the patent describes, the parent can secretly pull the cord and turn on the light.) The purpose of this invention, according to the inventors, is to reassure children that their good behavior was rewarded by Santa. But the inventors of this invention came up with a solution, so they must think there is a problem.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

How much to patent an idea? Patenting isn’t cheap. The type of application – design or utility – will largely determine the cost. For design patents, expect the initial filing to cost around $1,250 to $1,500. On average, design applications have an approval rating of well over 80%.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Thus, a legal safeguard should be provided to inventors for their inventions to keep their interest in science alive. In modern biology research, inventors come from various disciplines such as pharmaceutical, environmental, agricultural, and dairy, and all of them are involved in improving the quality of life.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

What is a utility nonprovisional patent application? Unlike design patents , utility patents protect functionality. To get a utility patent, you have to file a utility nonprovisional patent application and ultimately get it allowed.

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Every year, I write about patents that have to do with Christmas. Design patent D990,096 is a rather strange patent entitled “Elf Hand.” The design looks like a prickly glove with four claws on the end of a round dowel. Here are a few I have found, some of which were issued in 2023 and others of which are older.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

China has been negotiating such accession for a few years, and it was partly anticipated by certain measures of harmonization introduced with the latest amendment to the patent law in 2019, for example, the extension of a design patent duration from 10 to 15 years.

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Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Contact US patent attorney Vic Lin at vlin@icaplaw.com to explore how we can expedite your US patent application. First-To-File vs. First-To-Invent I’m old enough to remember when the USPTO would grant a patent to an inventor who could show they were first to invent even though someone else applied earlier.

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The IP Law Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

Design Patent No. D806,325 (the “D325 Patent”) for a “Pet Costume.” First, Pandaloon argues that the Complaint fails to allege that the inventor or her attorney were aware of either the prior art costumes during prosecution, that either believed that the references were material, and that either intentionally withheld them.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

Yes for utility, and probably not for design. Here are statistics on whether your patent will be rejected. A nonprovisional utility patent application has a roughly 90% probability of at least one rejection. A design patent application has an approximately 86% chance of approval.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

If your product has unique aesthetic features that are nonfunctional, file a design patent application. When the novelty of your concept includes a combination of functional and nonfunctional features, it may make sense to file both utility and design patents. See utility patent costs here and design patent costs here.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

What does it take to patent a design? Before diving into how to patent a design, let’s first cover the why questions. Why do you want to get a design patent? Why is a design patent as opposed to a utility patent the right type of IP for your idea?

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IPilogue

JANUARY 10, 2022

As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. Part 5: The IP Hidden Gems: Trade Secrets and Industrial Designs. This is great news for inventors, since it reduces the likelihood that your CII will be automatically deemed unpatentable. .

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Patent Trademark Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Should your first patent application be a utility or design patent application? You might be considering both a utility and design patent application. If you qualify as a micro entity, then you may want to file your utility nonprovisional patent application before your design patent application.

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Patent Trademark Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Should your first patent application be a utility or design patent application? You might be considering both a utility and design patent application. If you qualify as a micro entity, then you may want to file your utility nonprovisional patent application before your design patent application.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

While a patent is in effect, the patent holder has a monopoly on that invention in exchange for disclosing the invention to the public. This is the tradeoff an inventor makes with the public. In exchange for the monopoly period, the inventor ensures the public will know how to freely use the invention when the patent expires.

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More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 20, 2021

The functionalities and any new and unobvious structures created by 3-D printing technologies may be the subject of a utility or a design patent. Contact the intellectual property attorneys at Norris McLaughlin about disputes over intellectual property related to 3-D designs or 3-D printed objects.

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Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

What often comes as a surprise to first time patent filers is that you do not have an unlimited amount of time to file a patent application. Patents are time-sensitive. Inventors have only one year from their first public disclosure to apply for US patents.

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More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 27, 2021

Patent owners have the exclusive right to make, use, or sell the invention covered by the claims of their patent. Patents can last for 20 years after you file the application but need to be maintained or they will expire early. The post Intellectual Property: What Are the Differences between Patent, Trademark, and Copyright?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

If you have already publicly disclosed your invention, the second best time to file patents would be within one year of your earliest public disclosure date. US patent laws give inventors a 1-year grace period to apply for US patents. Are you filing a design patent or utility patent ?

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Who can apply for a patent? Anyone with an invention—an inventor—may apply for a patent. Additionally, a person or entity to whom an inventor has assigned or is under an obligation to assign their invention, may apply for a patent, with certain exceptions. What are the contents of a utility patent?

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Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

JULY 29, 2020

Texas inventors should take a look into getting patents for their discoveries and inventions. A patent gives the creator of a product the property rights to that invention. The patent is supposed to be internationally recognized, but that may be hard to enforce.

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Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

JULY 29, 2020

Texas inventors should take a look into getting patents for their discoveries and inventions. A patent gives the creator of a product the property rights to that invention. The patent is supposed to be internationally recognized, but that may be hard to enforce.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 30, 2021

Unlike a utility patent, the drawings in a design patent will define the scope of your claim. That means that utility patent drawings have flexibility to show details that may or may not end up in the claims, but the details in design patent drawings will affect the scope of your IP rights.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

Has your patent attorney advised you of options to expedite your design patent or speed up your utility patent ? Does your team include an inventor at least 65 years old? Call patent attorney Vic Lin at (949) 223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to see if we can do a better job at a lower price.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. A distributed ledger showing the first inventor, an authorized licensee, etc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. A distributed ledger showing the first inventor, an authorized licensee, etc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. A distributed ledger showing the first inventor, an authorized licensee, etc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period. PATENTS: In the realm of intellectual property rights, patents play a crucial role in safeguarding the innovative ideas and inventions of startups.

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