Patent Basics: What is a Patent?
In intellectual property, patents stand as a cornerstone, offering inventors and businesses the exclusive right to make, use, sell, and distribute their... Read More
What Does a Patent Lawyer Do?
As an inventor, you should always consider protecting your inventions from would-be copiers. Patent rights ensure that you retain a legal claim... Read More
Client Spotlight: Arctic Sombrero
Local News Story – KELOLAND News caught up with local inventor Ron Heiman to learn about a unique and innovative can cooler.... Read More
Google Patent Search – An Overview
Google Patent Search is an invaluable tool for inventors, researchers, and businesses looking to explore patent information, understand the competitive landscape, or... Read More
Patent Maintenance, Patent Ownership, and Patent Infringement
“I have been awarded a patent. Do I need to do anything else?” An awarded utility patent must be kept in good... Read More
Upsides and Downsides To The Provisional Patent Application
“Should I just file a provisional application to save some money?” Some quick background: A provisional application is one that is filed... Read More
Patents: The Difference Between Ownership vs Inventorship
I want to add my business partner/friend/cousin/mother as an inventor so they own part of it, can I do that? Generally speaking,... Read More
I Can’t Find My Idea Anywhere, Now What? – The First Step To A Patent
Contact your friendly neighborhood patent attorney! Finding a patent attorney is not terribly difficult as your internet search will attest to, but... Read More
Client Spotlight: Cloudburst Fireshield
Local News Story – KBJR6‘s Dan Wolfe traveled way up north to witness an invention meant to keep wildfires away from a... Read More
How to Patent an Idea
New ideas can be priceless, but their value can hinge on the completion of the patent application process. The roadmap discussed herein... Read More