Correct and precise language (and semantics) are the cornerstone of a successful patent filing. History is littered with the examples of Inventors whose patents failed due to simply one letter being out of place thus changing its meaning and scope, ultimately leading to rejection by the USPTO. The terminology of the claim must match the […]
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For several decades filing a patent with the USPTO required a time-consuming and tedious process of attaching multiple claims to the application. A claim can be thought of as a ‘fence’ that circles your invention and describes where rights to your idea end and another entity’s rights begin. This provisional patent created challenging hurdles for
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While it’s not mandatory to conduct a patent search prior to proceeding with a patent, it’s a useful first step to find out if your idea is actually unique. While there are instances where you may wish to skip this step, failure to do so could actually end up costing you money if someone else
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As many of you know, I have been working on my new book entitled, Escaping the Gray: When Launching Your Idea Full Throttle is the Only Option for a number of years. I am proud to say that my book is now nearing completion! In my book, I showcase valuable lessons for inventors learned during
Book Launch Event at Barnes & Noble for John Rizvi’s New Book for Inventors! Read More »
We are proud to announce that Prof. Rizvi, Esq., will shortly be releasing his debut book Escaping the gray: When Launching Your New Idea is the Only Option. It’s scheduled to be released on September 1, 2016 (or earlier) and will be accompanied by a book signing event at Barnes & Noble. Stay tuned to
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