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How to Use a Provisional Patent to Establish Patent Pending Status

Understanding Provisional Patents A provisional patent application allows you to secure an early filing date and obtain “patent pending” status for your invention. This temporary measure is crucial for protecting your idea while you finalize...

Common Mistakes in Provisional Patent Applications and How to Avoid Them

Understanding the Importance of Provisional Patents A provisional patent application is a crucial step in protecting your invention. It allows you to establish an early filing date and provides a “patent pending” status. However, common...

How Can I Find Out if My Idea Is Truly Original and Patentable?

Understanding the Importance of Originality To secure a patent, your invention must be original, meaning it has not been previously disclosed or patented. Ensuring originality is a crucial step in the patent process, as it...

Why Is My Invention Not Eligible for a Patent and How Can I Change That?

Understanding Patent Eligibility To qualify for a patent, your invention must meet specific criteria set by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). These criteria ensure that only unique and non-obvious inventions receive patent...

Toy Company To Police Department: Lego My Face!

On March 19th, 2024, Lego, the building toy giant, reached out to the police department of Murietta, California with an unusual complaint: that the department’s use of Lego faces to obscure the faces of suspects...

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