How Not to Write a Patent

The CARES Act gave the US Patent and Trademark Office the authority to toll, waive, adjust, or modify deadlines related to patent and trademark owners in light of the coronavirus pandemic. At the end of March, the USPTO announced it…
Patent examination and prior art searching are two vitally important components of the patenting process. As an inventor, it is essential to understand these processes to ensure that your patent application has the best chance of success. Below, I explore…
A certificate of correction is a change to a patent the fixes minor issues.
Public use is a tricky area of law that can affect whether you can obtain a patent on an invention.
Inventor’s Eye, the Patent Office’s monthly online publication, features the intersection of technology and sport, a nexus of particular interest to me. It frames the conversation in light of the recently-completed London Olympic and Paralympic Games, in both of which…
The US Patent and Trademark Office rolled out a new website recently. It is intended to improve the experience of doing business with the USPTO.