“Refiling a provisional is just a bad idea when you can, for a few hundred dollars more, keep hold of that earliest priority date and continue on the path to obtaining a patent.” The question that we ...

As digital transformation advances the global business landscape, savvy technology architects seek opportunities to contribute to the market. Companies often pursue software patents to protect their ...

When an employee conceives of a new innovation, a business is often confronted with a difficult decision — whether to apply for patent protection on the innovation or whether to keep the innovation ...

When it comes to intellectual property, “patents” might spring to mind. A good patent can give startups a competitive edge, and once you’ve been granted one, nobody can come and mess with your ...

“Unfortunately, the additional fees may induce a chilling effect on filing continuing applications. [But] by understanding the new fee structure and adjusting their filing practices accordingly, ...