As a patent attorney, I enjoy talking to inventors. I love helping inventors and entrepreneurs secure intellectual property rights in their respective works. A good part of my business involves building new relationships with people interested in the patent process. Trying to explain the entire patent process over the phone, or in an initial consultation, can be pretty difficult though. … Read More
The Clock is Ticking in a First to File World
In March of 2013, the United States transitioned from being a “First to Invent” to a “First to File” system. Prior to this change, patents were granted to the person who could demonstrate that he or she conceived of the invention first. Under the current “First-to-File” system, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issues patents to the first person … Read More