How Not to Write a Patent
Similar Posts
37 C.F.R. 11.9 Limited Recognition in Patent Matters
Remind me again why I took the patent bar. I discovered this gem today: § 11.9 Limited recognition in patent matters. (a) Any individual not registered under § 11.6 may, upon a showing of circumstances which render it necessary or…
Patents Explained: Drawings
Continuing the series of posts explaining the parts of a patent, today we move on the drawings. A drawing is required when it is necessary to understand the patent application. Most patent applications have drawings because drawings of the invention…
What is a Continuation-in-Part Patent Application?
A continuation-in-part (“CIP”) application is a special type of patent application. Today I’ll discuss what a CIP application is, and later this week I’ll go over reasons you might want to file a CIP or file an original utility patent…
Bicycle Saddle Patent Litigation
An Australian patent holder is continuing to sue companies around the world on a split saddle design for bicycle seats.
What does “Patent Pending” mean?
Jordon Trapnell is a guest author on this post. He writes: The words “patent pending” can be seen on products just about anywhere you look. However, many people are confused by what it really means and what protection it offers. …
What Can and Cannot be Patented?
Patents can protect inventions, ornamental designs on articles of manufacture, and asexually reproduced plants. A utility patent is available for a new, nonobvious, and useful invention that falls into one of the following categories: Process Machine Article of manufacture Composition…