File a provisional patent application or use a nondisclosure agreement before talking to anyone about your ideas. Provisional Patent Applications A provisional patent application allows you to file without a formal patent claim, oath or declaration, or any information disclosure (prior art) statement. Since June 8, 1995, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has…
Source: USPTO.GOV Listed below are the stages through which an allowed patent application goes within the PTO. When the examiner allows an application a message concerning the application number is sent to the Office of Data Management. The application is then electronically exported to Initial Data Capture (IDC) for electronic capture of the patent file….
Protecting Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Overseas Since the rights granted by a U.S. patent extend only throughout the territory of the United States and have no effect in a foreign country, an inventor who wishes patent protection in other countries must apply for a patent in each of the other countries or in regional patent…
Who May Apply For A Patent According to the law, the inventor, or a person to whom the inventor has assigned or is under an obligation to assign the invention, may apply for a patent, with certain exceptions. If the inventor is deceased, the application may be made by legal representatives, that is, the administrator…
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We are pleased to announce Fraline’s selection to Super Lawyers Rising Star 2016. Fraline has been named a Rising Star in the area of Intellectual Property by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2014, 2015 and again for 2016! The designation of Super Lawyers Rising Star is reserved for the top 2.5% outstanding Illinois attorneys under the…
A trademark identifies the owner of a particular product or service. It can be a name, word, phrase, logo, symbol, design, image or a combination of these elements. Allgaier Patent Solutions is your resource for patent, trademark and copyright protection. We provide free initial phone consultations. Office visits are by appointment. Allgaier Patent Solutions, 342B…
Intellectual property refers to the expressions of creativity such as naming of goods and services in interstate commerce, inventive concepts, art and designs. Individual legal rights to protection of this creativity can be found in patent, trademark and copyright law. An intellectual property law attorney can help explain the differences and similarities among these three…
This week in patent history Ross Clay was granted a Design patent (381781) for a swimming pool leaf and debris removal net in 1997. Abstract: An improved device for collecting and removing debris from a swimming pool, pond or the like comprising a mesh material formed into a net for collecting and temporarily storing the debris. The…
What is Patent Information? Patent information is used by professionals, researchers, legal analysts and professionals in the technical field. Patent documents contain legal information and technical data that help the aforementioned individuals make informed decisions. Why use patent information? Patent information can be used to develop new products before seeking patent protection. It can also…
