Patent Docketing is a tool that helps in the management of documents during the patent prosecution cycle. Filing a patent application involves the use of several documents. Keeping a track of such documents becomes a tad problematic. Thus, a solid docketing process becomes inevitable especially when you have a large portfolio of patents. To manage[…]
A Prior-art search is a tool that reveals information about a similar invention already in use, to the invention proposed for a patent. The invention can be patented when it meets two criteria which are novelty and non-obviousness. By novelty, it is meant that the technology incorporated in the invention should be new and must[…]
Patent drafting is at the core of every patent application. You need to understand various fundamentals of the patent application, including the process of writing the patent description and claims. A patent is divided into a specification, drawings, and patent claims, and the combination of these components will protect your invention. Patent claims are an[…]
Patent drafting is creating the patent description and claims when you begin the process of patenting an invention. Patent drafts are the foundation of every patent application. When the patent is granted or issued, the draft becomes a part of the specification. The Value of Patent Drafting The inventions and ideas of a firm are[…]
Is your patent attorney skilled in a variety of essential fields? A good way to determine this is by asking them for their specialty at the beginning of your meeting. They may or may not be able to provide you with an answer. If they can, the chances are that they have familiarity and competence[…]
Writing patent claims carefully defines the scope of protection for an invention. It is the legally operative part of a patent application. Claims form an essential component of the patent specification and clearly define the patent boundaries. It articulates the entire scope of what you claim as your invention and outlines the exclusive right granted[…]
So, you are ready with your innovation and want to protect it at the earliest. Drafting a patent is the first thing that comes to mind. However, drafting a patent is not an easy task as a lot of people are not even aware of the basics of patent drafting. Let us explore everything related[…]
The objective of a patent search is to look for patents or scientific literature that matches your patent search description. You have two ways to achieve the objective: patent literature search and non-patent literature search or NPL. There are some good reasons why you should invest time in these searches. First, as an inventor, you[…]
Why should writing a patent abstract be a big deal? This question may occur to inventors who are drafting a patent application on their own. It’s obvious to think that when a patent abstract or abstract of the disclosure is only 150 words. Yes, you read it right. The USPTO guidelines say that your abstract[…]
Around the world, inventors find writing a provisional patent application an unnecessary step or an overhead. Since you have to file a non-provisional patent application anyway, what is the need for filing a provisional application? You can just file a non-provisional application, and be done with it. We wish the process could be simple. Directly[…]