Watkins, Ken
This is Part 1 of our ‘Basics of IP’ blog series on what can be patented. The following has been adapted from“Can I Patent That?”, a Michelson IP animated short. Say you’ve got a genius idea… and you’d like to patent it. The first thing you need to know is that you can...
A patent may be given for any new and useful process, machine, or planning method. The patent system has also helped to improve the pay of the American worker to an unexpected level; he can produce and earn more by using computers or adding machines, two important patented inventions. ...
Assets come in many shapes and sizes but some don't have a physical presence. Often called intangible assets, intellectual property holds just as much value for corporations as tangible assets. Logos and brand names that can be patented and trademarked help consumers recognize popular companies and...
the applicant submits specific documents and pays associated fees. Written documentation includes drawings, descriptions, and claims of the item to be patented. A formal oath or declaration confirming the authenticity of the invention or improvement of an existing invention must be signed and submitted...
Patent infringement: The utilization or sale of an invention patented by somebody else without permission from the patent owner. Harassment or Defamation Harassment and defamation are examples of conduct that a cease and desist letter might be appropriate. Harassment is unwanted, repeated contact, ...
violate national laws, social ethics or public interests, such as drug utensils, methods and tools to destroy burglar doors, designs that harm good customs and national feelings, and so-called inventions that violate scientific principles, such as perpetual motion machines, can not be patented....
Devising an improvement to an already known invention can also be patented. Patent Idea Requirements There are a few factors to keep in mind if you'd like to file for a patent. To be considered for a patent, your invention must also be: ...
1.细节题。从But not everything “new” can be patented. 可知,不是所有的新的东西都能申请专利,故选B2.细节推断题。从文章There are patents on things that are unavailable on the market too. Apple is well-known for its patents on potential products such as the “iBike” or the “iKey”....
A patent application must show that the invention is able to be used, with a clear description of how it’s made. It must be completely new and can’t just be a change to something that’s already patented. The application process is complex, and many inventors engage a patent attorney ...