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Understanding the First-to-File Rule

Larson & Larson

However, to enforce their rights and, at the same time, protect their invention, an inventor is mandated to get a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). . That said, if you are an inventor seeking to patent your innovation, there are certain fundamental facts you need to understand.

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2025 Patent Trends: Challenges and Innovations Shaping the Future of Technology

IP.com

Solutions like IP.coms advanced patent workflow tools, such as InnovationQ+ , offer essential support to address these challenges head-on. Key areas of attention for 2025 patent trends include: AI-related patent applications are up 33% since 2018 and appeared in 60% of all technology subclasses in 2023.