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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. After waiting around 18 months from your filing date to hear back from the USPTO regarding...
Getting to Computer-Drafted Patents
A Rock-Solid Patent for under $1,000? AI Can Get Us There if We Have the Right Focus. Jedi Knight Patent & Trademark Attorney I love...
Provisional Patent v. Non-Provisional Patent
A good invention is rare. That flash of genius is fleeting so be ready to protect it when it comes. A patent provides protection for...
Can I get a refund on my patent if it isn't patentable?
Devin Miller Founder of Miller IP Law Inventors often ask me if they are able to get a refund if their patent is denied or rejected...
Can I get a refund on my patent if it isn't patentable?
Devin Miller Founder of Miller IP Law Inventors often ask me if they are able to get a refund if their patent is denied or rejected...
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 Draw Patent Drawings
The old saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” rings true in patent law. As any inventor knows, patent drawings are one of the...
Can you patent a game, such as a board game or card game?
As we rapidly move forward toward Christmas the holiday season is more and more on my mind. As I started contemplating what to write my...