Many inventors assume that once a patent application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the next step is simply waiting for the patent to issue. In reality, the process rarely works that way. Most patent applications enter a stage known as patent prosecution. After filing, a USPTO patent examiner reviews the application and determines whether … Read More
An Inventor’s Guide To Strong Provisional Applications
A provisional patent application can be one of the most useful tools available to independent inventors. It allows you to secure an early filing date, establish “patent pending” status, and continue developing your invention while you prepare a full patent application. The key is understanding what a provisional application actually does. It protects what you disclose at the time you … Read More
Crisis Response
We at The Thornton Firm are as concerned as the next citizen when it comes to dealing with the ongoing health crisis affecting our nation. We are doing our best to stay informed as events develop. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidelines for “community mitigation strategies” to limit the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused … Read More
Happy Holidays
We at The Thornton Firm wish you and yours a wonderful holiday. It has been an incredibly busy year here with many new clients and success stories. We couldn’t have made it this far without a wonderful client base. We look forward to continuing to grow our practice in 2019 as we continue to provide quality services for the greater … Read More
Holiday Greetings
As 2017 comes to a close, The Thornton Firm wishes you a joyous holiday. It has been a privilege to serve the greater Las Vegas area through good times and bad. We now look forward to new challenges and new opportunities in 2018. Stay safe, and keep dreaming big.