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Patent Drafting 101: Variations in a Patent Application
If you have decided to move forward, with a patent application it is always necessary to file an application that completely and clearly describes the invention so that others would be able to understand the [...]
Patent Drafting for Beginners: The anatomy of a patent claim
In a printed patent the claim usually comes last. The claim are the heart of the patent in that they define the limits of exactly what patent does, and does not, cover. That is the [...]
The Adequate Description Requirement of 35 U.S.C. 112
The catch of this adequate requirement is that once the first four patentability requirements are satisfied the applicant still must describe the inevnetion with enough particularity such that those skilled in the art will [...]
Should I File a Patent Application Before Licensing the Invention?
Obtaining a patent before they submit the invention for licensing company is generally asked by the inventor. As you already know moving forward with a patent doesn't make a lot of sense if the invention [...]
Patentability: The Nonobviousness Requirement of 35 U.S.C. 103
In order for a invention to be a claimed invention each of these given requirements must be satisfied. a. comprised of patentable subject matter b. useful c. novel d. non-obvious e. adequately described. The non-obvious [...]
Patent Drafting 101: Say What You Mean in a Patent Application
In the case the Federal Circuit issued the decision that really drives home exactly how important it is to choose word carefully in order to make sure your words carefully [...]