Patent Attorney Review of Pride Family Brands v. Carl’s Patio The issue of novelty may not garner much attention with the patent office during the application phase, but that all changes during litigation when opposing patent attorneys seek to invalidate your patent rights. One of the main requirements for obtaining patent rights is novelty, which states that: […]
HIRING AN EXPERIENCED PATENT ATTORNEY OR GOING AT IT ALONE One of the most asked questions: “Can I file a patent application myself.” Practically, NO! You wouldn’t jump out of an airplane without a parachute and you shouldn’t file a patent application without the help of an experienced patent attorney. A patent attorney can […]
INVESTORS WANT PATENTABILITY SEARCHES Investors want a return on their capital. So when you approach investors, they want to see that you have taken the steps to protect their capital by way of a patent application. But the reality is that most patents take two to four years to issue, and so you will seek investors shortly after […]
