What is going on with these research Studies that seek only U.S. patents? It would seem that based on the specific details of some of these research assignments there are a growing number of entities using the AOP network to search for patents that might be able to be acquired for some strategic purpose. [...]
When you are doing a patent search to determine whether it makes sense to spend the time, money and energy to move forward with a patent application you expend an amount of money that is a fraction of the amount you will likely spend on the overall pursuit of the patent. For example, [...]
One common reason a patent may exist but the product may not be on the market is because the previous inventor was simply unsuccessful in taking the patent to the market. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Maybe the product was ahead of its time, maybe the inventor ran out of funds [...]
The first stage consists of the uncovering the innovation from engineers of company’s R&D departments, which is not always as easy as it sounds given that many engineers and scientists do not have real familiarity with patent laws, so they do not always appreciate what can and should be protected. Properly used, a quality [...]
Our patent office has recalled the 2015 guidelines and issuing a fresh set of guidelines, that are in tune with the statutory provisions. The proper implementation of these guidelines would enable our startups to innovate freely without worrying about patent litigation and infringement notice. The CRI 2016 guidelines reset the clock to the position [...]
Prior art is probably best understood as information that can be used by the patent examiner to reject claims in a patent application. This information is most commonly prior publications, such as technical articles, issued patents or published patent applications. It is also possible for prior art to consist of actions, such as a [...]
