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How long does it take to get a patent in 2021? And what about COVID-19?

An applicant secures a patent after successfully prosecuting the patent application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). When the USPTO believes an application embodies an invention worthy of a patent, the USPTO grants a Notice of Allowance.…

Tesla’s Lasers on Vehicle Patent

In May of 2019, Tesla filed a patent application for “Pulsed Laser Cleaning of Debris Accumulated on Glass Articles in Vehicles and Photovoltaic Assemblies.” Instead of using conventional windshield wipers, Tesla envisioned a system to clean debris from any glass…

Why Perform a Patentability Search before Filing Your Patent Application?

Patentability searches can be useful to get a better idea of whether an invention can be patented. A good search may prevent the cost of a wasted patent application on an already-invented and published invention, but can also be useful…

What is the life of a patent in the US?

How long does a US patent last? The term for which a utility patent is valid is generally 20 years from the date of filing, and the term for which a design patent is valid is generally 15 years from…

When is it too late to file a patent application?

Getting the timing right for filing a Patent Application can be tricky. While there are several factors that will bar you from pursuing a Patent if you file too late, it is also possible to file too early. For this…

Life After Patent Expiration

Why can’t patents be renewed once they’ve lived out their 20 years? A patent becomes public domain (free for use by the public) upon its expiration, which is defined as 20 years from the patent’s earliest non-provisional filing date. MPEP…

Filing Amendments under Articles 19 and 34 of the PCT

Inventors who file an international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) have an opportunity to amend their application before moving onto filing national applications in participating countries. Articles 19 and 34 are the two provisions from the PCT that…

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How long does it take to get a patent in 2021? And what about COVID-19?

Tesla’s Lasers on Vehicle Patent

Why Perform a Patentability Search before Filing Your Patent Application?

What is the life of a patent in the US?

When is it too late to file a patent application?

Life After Patent Expiration

Filing Amendments under Articles 19 and 34 of the PCT

Customedia Techs. Patent for Storing Ads Invalidated

How can the First Action Interview (FAI) pilot program save me money and time in getting a U.S. patent?

The Patent Office Wanted Us to Pay for What?!?

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