Public disclosures can jeopardize a startup’s patent rights under “absolute novelty” regimes. You can use disclosures and other publication tactics to prevent others from patenting. It is important to understand use IP hygiene while still promoting your company.Read More

Know when a discount on patent costs isn't a discount. The USPTO is stepping up enforcement against applicants who falsely claim small entity or micro entity status to receive fee discounts. What are these fee discounts, and do they apply to you? What are the risks?Read More

The Paris Convention establishes a "right of priority" that provides you with a window to file subsequent applications in other member states. Knowing the deadlines other parts of the treaty is key to an IP strategy.Read More

We are often asked about the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system which offers you a unified procedure for filing patent applications in many places. Whether this snooze button used to delay further patent applications is right for you depends.Read More

Inflation is a concern everywhere. The patent offices of the United States and Canada have changed their fees. Now is a good time to consider what you spend on patents, how to classify the expenses, how to budget, and how the changes could affect you. Learn useful ways to classify your expenses and use event-based...Read More