Patent search techniques like keywords, specific patent classifications, and tools are available to help you research existing patents more easily and quickly. What Exactly Is a Patent Search? A patent search is a method for searching for prior patents. Use keywords, patent groupings, or both to do a patent search. […]

What Are Examples of Patent Drawings? Diagrams or pictures you use to describe an invention in a patent application are patent drawing examples. You must submit a patent drawing together with your application if it would help an examiner understand what your creation works or how it looks. You should […]

If you’re a designer, then you know that there are many ways to protect your work and ideas from other companies. One of the most exciting is a design patent. It prevents other companies from copying your design and profiting from your ideas. In this post, we’ll explore what a […]

A provisional patent application is a type of application that allows inventors to protect their ideas before they have filed a complete patent application. Filing this application online is easy and free. It will allow you to file an application for a new invention, product, process, the machine, or composition […]

The United States Patent Office requires inventors to submit a provisional patent application before filing a non-provisionally filed patent application. This allows the USPTO to review the invention and determine whether it meets the criteria for patent protection. Here’s what you need to know about the process. Provisional patent applications […]

The cost of filing for a patent varies depending on the type of invention and how many patents are filed in that area. The cost of a patent application can be expensive for a number of different reasons. The most obvious reason is that it is required to hire an […]

Drawing patents is an art form that requires patience, practice, and creativity. It also helps to understand the basics of patent drawings before attempting to create your own. 1. What Is A Patent?  A patent is a legal document issued by the United States Patent Office (USPTO) that gives its […]

What is a Provisional Patent Application? A provisional patent application is a quick and inexpensive way to get a patent pending status for an invention. The inventor of the invention can file a provisional patent application online. The inventor will have up to one year from the filing date to […]