Patent applicants often file provisional applications at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to secure a priority date before filing a full-blown utility patent application for their ...

The USPTO issued new guidelines for determining obviousness in utility patent applications in light of the Supreme Court's recent decision in KSR v. Teleflex. In it's announcement, the office also ...

You have a great idea for a new product. You’re excited because it’s very unique and different. There’s nothing like it. You know everyone is going to want one. When you share your idea with your ...