Congrats on that new patent! That’s a big accomplishment – but it’s not the finish line. To keep a utility patent active and enforceable, you need to maintain it by paying fees at specific time intervals. 🧾 Why Maintenance Fees Matter Once your utility patent is granted, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) requires…
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So you filed a patent application and now you just received an Office Action from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Sometimes these office actions are complex and span multiple pages and responding effectively is crucial for securing your patent. This guide will walk you through the process of reviewing and addressing an…
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“Can my invention be patented” is a frequent question I hear as a patent attorney. A patent search is an important first step to take before filing a patent application. In order for an invention to be patentable, the invention must be novel (i.e. at least some aspect of it must be new) and non-obvious.…
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