In patent law, ‘prior art’ encompasses any public information relevant to a patent’s originality claims, including existing patents, published applications, academic research, product descriptions, and public demonstrations. This concept is pivotal in assessing an invention’s novelty and non-obviousness, criteria essential for patentability. Patent examiners scrutinize prior art to ensure inventions are truly innovative, with those lacking novelty or deemed obvious potentially being denied patent protection.
Top IP Law Programs: The Best Universities in the USA for Patent Law
an image that represents the top IP law programs in the USA, featuring landmarks from the highlighted universities and symbols of intellectual property law. This visual combines the prestige of academia with the essence of legal innovation protection
The Importance of Registering Your Brand Trademark with Amazon for Inventors
registering your brand trademark with Amazon is a strategic move for inventors seeking to establish a strong and protected presence in the online marketplace. From building brand credibility to deterring counterfeiters, the benefits of trademark registration extend beyond mere legal compliance, providing inventors with the tools they need to thrive in the competitive world of e-commerce
The Most Difficult USPTO Examiners
According to Juristat, the statistical data shows that the most difficult USPTO examiners are in the DATA PROCESSING art units with the allowance rate ranging from 0.8% to 3.25% for the last 4 years, resulting in just 1 application allowed…
A copyright holder should register the copyright as early as possible
A copyright holder should register the copyright as early as possible in order to preserve the right to recover statutory damages and attorney’s fees in light of the recent US Court of Appeals decision – Southern Credentialing Support Services vs.…
Types of Intellectual Property
Intellectual property protection has become crucial for any business, whether it’s a small or large scale company. You need your intellectual property rights to prevent other people from stealing your work, product, or anything creative. Any new intellectual property such…
How to reduce the government fees when filing a patent
An inventor can reduce expenses associated with the government filing fees charged by the Patent Office if qualified for a small entity status ($730) or micro-entity status ($400). Small entity statusAn applicant can claim small entity status if:If the owner…
Intellectual Property Overview
Intellectual property is the driving force behind the American economy. It comprises the inventions, ideas, designs, and creations that make this nation the biggest superpower in the world! Protected IP rights facilitate product innovation. With each improved design and every…
Top 5 inventions that are going to change the world
What incredible inventions will change our future? We have already learned from the “Top 6 the most fascinating inventions of the last years” list what discoveries from the past decades had shaped our present. Maybe right now while you are…
Defining the meaning of “patent pending” and “patent licensed”
The situation with the appliance for a patent and its receiving seems to be quite straightforward at the first glance. If your brainchild qualifies for a patent guardship, all you ought to do to keep copycats and infringers away from…