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Mike
Patent It Yourself
Should you patent it yourself? Not a great idea - but here is how to think about it.
Genus and Species
Genus and Species. When dealing with anticipation in patent law one of the more difficult concepts to deal with is when genus can anticipate species.
Intellectual Property Protection
Intellectual Property Protection - how to think through what you need to do.
Patent News 1 - Gaming Patents
Patent News 1 - Patent litigation enters virtual worlds and gaming patents
Foreign Applicants for U. S. Patents
Foreign Applicants for U. S. Patents. What are the rules in US patent law for an inventor from a foreign country filing and getting a patent in the United States Patent Office?
The EPO - European Patent Office
The EPO - European Patent Office. What Do You Need To Know About It?
Provisional Patent Application
How can you use a provisional patent application effectively in your business?
35 USC 102 Conditions for Patentability
What is patent novelty? You need to understand 35 USC 102. Here is a plain English discussion of novelty.
Chinese Patent Office
The Chinese Patent Office. Should I Apply for a Chinese Patent? The answer to this has been steadily changing over the years.
Best Mode - the written description of your invention should include it.
The Best Mode Requirement. Why your written description should include your prefered mode of performing your invention.
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Recent Articles
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Patent It Yourself
Sep 06, 17 09:54 AM
Should you patent it yourself? Not a great idea - but here is how to think about it. -
Patent litigation 101
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The Invention Disclosure
Apr 11, 15 12:44 PM
Invention Disclosure - The What - The Why-The When - and The How