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“My attorney suggests a patent search, but I couldn’t find my idea anywhere. Do I really need to pay for the patent search?” YES! (usually). Once you have decided that...

The Importance of a Professional Patent Search

02 Dec 2019

Sean Kaufhold

Patent Law

Though not always requested, a combined patent search and patentability opinion is an essential component of the filing process. While some very specialized inventors and businesses may forgo a patent...

The Truth About Patent Infringement

30 Oct 2019

Sean Kaufhold

Patent Law

The “big guys will bury me, so why get the patent?” question is one that patent attorneys hear often. However, there are mitigating factors involved that make the obtaining of...

Patent Myth: Mailing An Idea To Myself Establishes Patent Protection

30 Sep 2019

Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law

Patent Law

I mailed my invention idea to myself to establish I was the first inventor. Am I safe? Unfortunately, the answer is no. The US is a first to file country...

Why Do I Need A Patent?

31 Aug 2019

Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law

Patent Law

Many inventors ask the question, “Why do I need a patent?” Here is the answer. You have put a lot of yourself into your invention. Thinking about the invention, a...

Patent Fees: Flat Fee Patent vs. Hourly Billing

05 Aug 2019

Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law

Patent Law

When analyzing patent fees, are flat fee patent arrangements better than the traditional hourly billing model? The short answer is probably yes. In many cases, a flat fee patent arrangement will...

I Have Been Selling My Invention – Can I Still Patent It?

22 Jul 2019

Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law

Patent Law

The United States has what is called a one year statutory bar date – in normal English it means that if your invention becomes publicly known by making, selling or...

What Can I Patent? What Can’t I Patent?

28 May 2019

Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law

Patent Law

Patents can first be broken into patent types. Design patents and utility patents are the most common. Plant patents are also available. Design Patent Generally, a design patent protects the...

Sioux Falls Attorneys Kaufhold & Dix Partner with Skyforce on Patented Moves

25 Apr 2019

Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law

Patent Law

Sioux Falls Attorneys Kaufhold & Dix Recognize the Patented Moves of Skyforce Basketball Kaufhold and Dix Patent Law believes in the power of invention which is why we have partnered...

The On-Sale Bar Doctrine And How It Can Affect You

19 Mar 2019

Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law

Patent Law

What is the on-sale bar doctrine, or, as it is also known, the one year bar date? In a nutshell, in the United States the on-sale bar doctrine, or one...

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Do I Really Need To Pay For A Patent Search?

The Importance of a Professional Patent Search

The Truth About Patent Infringement

Patent Myth: Mailing An Idea To Myself Establishes Patent Protection

Why Do I Need A Patent?

Patent Fees: Flat Fee Patent vs. Hourly Billing

I Have Been Selling My Invention – Can I Still Patent It?

What Can I Patent? What Can’t I Patent?

Sioux Falls Attorneys Kaufhold & Dix Partner with Skyforce on Patented Moves

The On-Sale Bar Doctrine And How It Can Affect You

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