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Cheapest way to get a patent
Small business, or solo inventor and are on a limited budget, how can you get a cheap patent? Do-It-Yourself (Draft it and File...
Can I have more than one invention per patent application? (What is a restriction requirement?)
A common question startups have regarding patents is "Can I put more than one invention into my patent application?" The simple answer is "yes". The...
How to mark a product as patent pending
Patent Pending An individual who wants the benefit of marking an invention or product as “Patent Pending” must make a good faith effort to ensure...
Patent Pending Explained
Patents that have been filed but not yet approved have patent pending status. You can use your pending patent to make, sell, and license the...
Do I need to do a patent search?
When should I do a patent search? A reasonable question but one that does not have a definitively answer that applies across the board. Deciding...
What to do if my patent application gets rejected?
Dealing with rejection is part of the patent process. The Examiner is not rejecting you or your invention. The Examiner is just the way...
How long & how much to get a patent?
How long & how much to get a patent? The short answer is it takes about 22-30 months and costs about $12,000-$14,000. Before you abandon...
How to do an initial patent search myself
Inventors and entrepreneurs who are looking to cut costs often want to do their own patent search. Doing an initial patent can be a great...
Patents v. Opensource
The open source movement started as a simple idea back in 1998 in the digital mecca of Palo Alto, California. From there it grew and...