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How to Understand Patent Novelty

August 7, 2026

You need to understand patent novelty if you want to be able to put together a strong intellectual property strategy and plan. Novelty is, simply put, the cornerstone of U.S. patent law.…

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Patent vs. Trade Secret: How To Decide Which is Better

May 29, 2026

Choosing between patent vs. trade secret protection for your idea? Let's get into the differences between these two types of intellectual property and when they're best used.…

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5 Key Patent Dates To Know for Your IP Portfolio

November 11, 2024

There are five key patent dates to know. Priority, filing, publication, issue, and expiration. Read on to learn how to figure out which is which.…

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Make The Decision Easy: Utility vs. Provisional Patent Application

October 4, 2024

Learn how to decide if it's right for you to start the patenting process with a provisional patent application or whether you should skip to the full thing.…

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How Much Does a Patent Cost?

September 15, 2024

Every patent application is different. Learn how patent cost works, what drives cost up or down, and what makes the cost of a patent expensive or cheap.…

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How To Meet the Four Main Requirements to Get a Patent

July 17, 2024

Let's explore the four main things you need to show the government to get a patent, and how your business strategy can fit with them to reach your IP goals.…

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How To Find Out a Patent Attorney’s Success Rate

April 22, 2024

A patent attorney's success rate can be tricky to determine and compare across firms. Here's how to actually evaluate a patent attorney's success rate.…

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How To Get Started With International Patent Applications

October 24, 2023

Patents are national matters. Rather than start the process from scratch in each country, the PCT helps you get the process started in most of them through a single filing of an international patent application.…

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How To Tell If You’re in the Grace Period for Patenting

October 16, 2023

The U.S. gives a 12-month grace period to make up for intentional or mistaken activities by a startup that would otherwise destroy its ability to get a patent. Caution should be taken for startups with international ambition because a grace period isn't available in every country.…

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How to Write Better Machine Learning Patent Claims

August 6, 2023

Navigating the patent maze in the machine learning arena? Sidestep the trap of overclaiming and strengthen your patent's power. Focus claims on either the training or deployment of the ML model, not both. A smart claiming strategy simplifies proving infringement and offers robust protection for your innovative ML inventions.…

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