Nineteenth-century French playwright Charles-Guillaume Etienne wrote, "On n'est jamais servi si bien que par soi-même," which roughly translates to,
Another Weapon against Patent Trolls: Arizona Patent Troll Prevention Act
In May 2016, the Arizona Patent Troll Prevention Act became law, and Arizona joined the ranks of states that create laws geared at stopping patent
Mark Your Patented and Patent-Pending Inventions
Once you, the inventor, have filed a patent application, don’t just twiddle your thumbs for 3-5 years to see if your patent is granted. Start taking
How Long does it Take to Get a Patent?
One of the most common questions we hear from clients seeking a utility patent is, “How long does this process take?” (The other common question is,
Joint Patent Ownership: Who Owns What
In a previous post, we discussed difference between inventorship and ownership in regards to patents. To recap, only inventors (i.e., someone who
What is a Patent Troll?
One of the risks of being an entrepreneur, especially smaller developers and companies, is you may become the target of a patent troll. If you get a
Uber Sued for Patent Infringement for its Self-Driving Technology
Last week, Waymo LLC sued Uber Technologies, Inc. for stealing its trade secrets and using its patents without permission. This case could be huge in
Provisional Patents Explained
You have probably heard the term “provisional patent.” This term, however, is a bit of a misnomer. The United States Patent and Trademark Office
What is a Utility Patent?
Utility patents are what most people think of when they think about patents. According to Ralph Waldo Emerson, it’s the better mousetrap for which the