Your claim must be clear so that you do not cause the reader to speculate about the claim. If you find yourself using words such as "thin", "strong", "a major part", "such as", "when required", then you are probably not being clear enough. These words force the reader to make a...
The design must be novel, original, ornamental, and applied to a tangible, man-made object, qualifying as an “article of manufacture.” It must also be non-obvious to someone skilled in the relevant field. Meeting these criteria allows for filing a design patent application with the USPTO.1...
In 2011, fifteen years after the Supreme Court ruled that judges rather than juries are to interpret the meaning of patent claims,'the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided about seventy-five appeals that involved some aspect of patent claim interpretation (alsoManzo, Edward D...
Your lawyer might find a patent or patent application that is too similar to your invention, and a good lawyer will tell you upfront if this makes your invention unpatentable. However, if your invention does prove to be unique, your lawyer will proceed to write your patent application, whic...
To get a patent pending you need to file a provisional patent application with the USPTO and pay a fee ranging from $65-$260 depending on your business size.
Why get a patent?You’ve come up with a fantastic product idea. It could be the next big thing, but how do you make sure it stays yours? This is where patents come in. A patent is a way to claim ownership of your invention. It gives you the right to stop others from copying, ...
Your lawyer might find a patent or patent application that is too similar to your invention, and a good lawyer will tell you upfront if this makes your invention unpatentable. However, if your invention does prove to be unique, your lawyer will proceed to write your patent application, whic...
How to Apply for a Patent: You just came up with a brilliant idea. It's never been done before, and you're sure it will make you a millionaire... If you're like me, your first reflex is to tell everyone about it and write an instructable. Sadly, if you w
Grant of Probate in Nigeria. This is a guide on the grant of probate in Nigeria which entails how to claim the money in the bank as well as the movable and immovable assets of a deceased person who died testate (i.e. leaving a valid Last Will).
QuickBooks Live Assisted Bookkeeping:This is a monthly subscription service offering ongoing guidance on how to manage your books that you maintain full ownership and control. When you request a session with a Live Bookkeeper, they can provide guidance on topics including: bookkeeping automation, cat...