“Inventors believe that their invention is unique and that there never has been anything like it before. Patent attorneys know that this isn’t necessarily the case, so take some time to explain the ...

For innovative companies, the decision about whether to patent an invention or protect it as a trade secret is among the most consequential intellectual property choices such companies will make. The ...

Inventing something new is exhilarating but turning that idea into a protected patent can be challenging. Getting the right patent referral service can significantly impact the patenting process.

If you've thought of a new device or process that achieves some useful result and you've been able to make your idea work in any way you may have an invention If you've thought of a new device or ...

Tips for quickly securing a patent. The time it takes an inventor to secure a U. S. Patent currently averages over three years. But for patent applicants who want to speed up the process, here are ...

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On May 21, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued its 11 millionth patent, which was directed to a method of delivering, positioning and/or repositioning a collapsible and expandable stent in a ...

Artificial intelligence has become part of everyday life, but as the technology rapidly advances, federal agencies are trying to adopt new standards for its use. One agency, the United States Patent ...

To ensure compliance with federal regulations and to protect intellectual property rights, Case Western Reserve University has established comprehensive procedures for final invention/patent reporting ...