Category: Patent Prosecution

Navigating the complex world of IP law

How much does it cost to get a patent?

How much does it cost get a patent on an idea? It varies. There are three approaches: OPTION 1: File your own patent application The cheapest way is to simply file your own patent application, where the only fees you have to pay are the official US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) fees. USPTO Fees…
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How do you respond to a patent office action?

If you’ve received an Office action from the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) after you’ve submitted your patent application, what now? What type of patent office action is it? If it is a rejection, then most likely the patent office is pointing out a problem with your application. This could lead to an…
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Certification of Micro Entity Status

Why Certify Micro Entity Status at the USPTO The main reason to certify Micro Entity for is that an applicant can get a 75% discount on the majority of U.S Patent Office fees. In contrast, a Small Entity applicant only receive a a 50% discount on fees. How to Qualify as a Micro Entity An…
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The Benefits Of A Patent Search

“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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Fast Tracking An Application In The U.S. Patent And Trademark Office (4 of 4) – Patent Prosecution Highway

This is the fourth post of a four part series on fast tracking prosecution through the US Patent Office. This post is focused on the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH). The Patent Prosecution Highway program requires an applicant to file a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application or a foreign application and wait for a favorable decision…
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