Definition of a Design Patent – The United States patent laws provide for the granting of a design patent to any person who has invented a new and nonobvious ornamental design for […]
An assignment transfers ownership from one party to another. In the United States, ownership of a patent or a patent application remains with the inventor(s) until such time as an assignment is […]
Industrial Designs – The Subject Matter of the Hague System An industrial design right is an intellectual property right that protects the visual appearance of an object that is not purely utilitarian. […]
The Patent Statutes with Teeth – Federal statutes 35 U.S.C.§154 and 35 U.S.C.§271 provide much of the teeth in our patent laws. They define the property right of a patent grant, and […]
From the Blogosphere… “No, the only way to protect IP is to never tell anyone about it.” This was one of many answers offered in reply to a question posted on the […]
The Quote and the Law. A well known phrase (to patent practitioners at least) is that patentable subject matter may include “anything under the sun that is made by man.” The phrase […]
What would Christmas be these days without mentioning the words “Made in China.” From Christmas lights to wrapping paper, and even the gifts left by Santa Claus, the little gold “Made in […]
What is Patentable? Inventions come in all shapes and sizes. Some can be dropped on a table and looked at, while others cannot be seen at all. These “invisible inventions” are often […]
A little bit of history… Many buildings, bridges and other structures fall within the realm of patentable subject matter. Yet, in today’s fast paced world of design and build, patents are often […]
The Requirements – United States patent law1 states that “the applicant shall furnish a drawing where necessary for the understanding of the subject matter to be patented.” This does not say that […]
Mr. Gunderman has 30+ years of engineering related work experience, and is the President of Patent Technologies, LLC, a patent law firm with headquarters in the Lennox Tech [more...]
Mr. Hammond is a licensed Patent Agent, the President of Patent Innovations LLC and a licensed Professional Engineer. He has 23 years of work experience in product design [...}
