Depending on the technology involve in the invention, attorney fees, their inventions marketability and geographical application of the patent, you get the estimate of the cost of the patent. Nonetheless, there are some basic guidelines that inventors can use to estimate their plans their budget accordingly. One of the most important factors that affect the [...]
The American Patent system has been a bulwark of American Prosperity throughout our country's history. Unfortunately, recent judicial and executive branch blunders that weaken patent protection are a clear and present danger to economic innovation. The federal government should act quickly to restore the vitality of patent system and thereby strengthen the American economy. Patent protection [...]
The Center of Intellectual Property Understanding (CIPU), and Chicago Kent College law will hold a Intellectual Awareness Summit in November 6th 2017. The event will be the First conference to dissect what CIPU calls "widespread confusion over the purpose and use of IP rights, like patents and copyrights." It will look to increase IP recognition, [...]
According to the Peer Monitor Report on the State of the Legal Market, total legal spending increased by just 2 percent globally over the past year. Meanwhile, the legal process outsourcing market is projected to grow at a rate of 27.8 percent per year through 2022, according to research firm Global Market Insights. The [...]
This is a suggested Seven Step Strategy for conducting preliminary searches of U.S. patents and published applications using free online resources of the USPTO and its bi-lateral partner EPO (European Patent Office). Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRCs) (www.uspto.gov/ptrc) are available nationwide to provide training on this Seven Step Strategy. The seven step strategy [...]
Many corporate legal readers find that they are more successful in developing a vision that in turning it into reality. While these legal visionaries are able to articulate a new and exciting way of practicing law, or managing the business laws. While each legal department and situation are different ,there are some tried and [...]
