The United States patent system follows a first-to-file rule. This means the inventor who files a patent application first usually secures the earliest priority date for an invention. If two people independently create similar technology, the inventor who files first generally has the stronger legal position. For inventors, this creates an important lesson. Timing matters. Waiting too long to file … Read More
The Importance of a Thorough Invention Disclosure
Every successful patent application begins long before the first claim is written or the filing is made with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It begins with something much more fundamental — the invention disclosure. A well-prepared invention disclosure is the cornerstone of a strong patent application. Providing details makes the difference between a robust, enforceable patent and … Read More
Get “Patent Pending” Fast With A Provisional Patent Application
If you’re an inventor, entrepreneur, or small business owner, you might find yourself asking how do I protect my idea?
Top 10 Reasons To File A Provisional Patent Application
Filing a provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be a smart first step. As a Las Vegas patent attorney, I regularly help inventors across Southern Nevada and beyond use provisional applications to secure intellectual property rights and confidently move forward with their ideas. Here are 10 reasons why a filing provisional patent application … 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