HOW LONG DO PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATIONS LAST?
The USPTO provides a one-year period to convert your provisional patent application into a formal non-provisional patent application.
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Public Disclosure – What Happens If Someone Files for a Patent Before You Do?
Public Disclosure – What Happens If Someone Files for a Patent Before You Do? If an inventor disclosed his/her invention to his partners/university/employer, probably had some form of public disclosure, but did not have a provisional patent – what happens if a person with a similar invention had a provisional patent filed which could come…
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How to choose a Patent Lawyer?
Consider these qualities when searching for a patent attorney… A patent is a powerful tool that can help you protect your invention and earn an equitable return on its commercialization, but finding the right attorney may prove difficult. When searching for “best patent attorney near me,” make sure those attorneys on offer provide the key…
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Patent Prosecution and USPTO Examination Fee Schedule
Patent Prosecution and USPTO Examination Fee Schedule Jump to Section: Patent Prosecution Fees USPTO Fees and Government Fees Patent Examination Fees USPTO Patent Allowance Fees Patent Maintenance Fees Patent Prosecution Fees: At Founders Legal, we offer a fixed price structure for the preparation and filing of a patent specification and claims on your behalf. This…
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Free Online Tools and Resources for Inventors
Full access to our list of free tools and resources available for inventors seeking to patent and commercialize their ideas.
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U.S. Copyright Guidelines for Works Containing AI-Generated Material
The United States Copyright Office published comprehensive guidelines addressing the registration process for works containing material generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The growing use of AI in various creative fields has necessitated a clear legal framework to protect intellectual property rights.
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Can I Use a Competitor’s Name in Advertising?
In general, it is not illegal to compare yourself to your competitor in the advertising context, so long it is not untruthful, disparaging, misleading, or confusing to the public. Additionally, the use of a competitor’s trademark cannot lead the public to believe that the company is endorsing you.
But what do those generic rules look like in practical application?
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SEC Drops the Hammer on Kim Kardashian
The SEC announced charges against Kim Kardashian following an instagram promotion of cryptocurrency.
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Can I Break a Provisional Patent into Multiple Filings?
CAN I USE A SINGLE PROVISIONAL PATENT INTO MULTIPLE NON-PROVISIONAL PATENT FILINGS? One provisional patent application may serve as the basis to as many non-provisional patents as you would like. As long as you file at least one non-provisional within 12 months of the provisional application, you can continue to file additional non-provisional applications claiming…
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Are Templates and Forms Protected Under Copyright Law?
Let’s say I was the first to invent the Venn diagram. Can I obtain a copyright or a patent to prevent anyone from using or displaying it?
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