Every year, the USPTO receives more than 500,000 patent applications. And while many of these applications are approved, some people never see their patent dreams turn into reality. And this may be because some patents are just plain weird. So let's take a closer look at a few very strange patents that have been filed over the years. Leaf Gathering Pants Everyone knows how big of a pain raking and bagging leaves can…
Patent law has been with us for a long time. Its first use dates back 228 years ago. If you have an invention you want to protect, hiring a patent attorney to help with your application can make a big difference. While it is true that anyone can file their own patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), they receive more than 500,000 applications every year. While it may seem like…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) receives over 500,000 patent applications each year. Obtaining a patient and dealing with intellectual property is a serious task and can be quite confusing. Hopefully, this will help you better understand everything about patents and intellectual property. Here are some commonly asked questions pertaining to acquiring a patent: Can everything be patented? -- No, not everything can be patented, but the qualifications are sufficiently broad and encompass nearly…
You’ve had the idea for that fabulous invention simmering in your mind for years. Now, after all this time, you have perfected it. You are ready to market your new invention. Here are five questions to get you started on what you need to know about the patent process and patent law. Question # 1. Who Can Get One? The inventor, creator, or discoverer can apply for a patent. Patents are estimated to cost between…
In order to take advantage of countless customers, cunning thieves and con-artists have created knock-off makeup palettes, products, and powders to satisfy our inherent love for a bargain, especially around the holidays. These knock-off makeup products look like the real thing, but the price is much lower and the quality is often questionable. In fact, April of 2018 witnessed one of the most shocking stories yet as some fake and knock-off cosmetics contained bacteria and…
Patents are an essential part of recognition. If you don't legally attach your name and efforts to a patent, it is incredibly easy for someone else to come along and claim ownership of your idea and your genius. This means that every time you have a one-of-a-kind idea, you should seek out a patent lawyer and file it as your own, right? Wrong! The process required to obtain a patent can be lengthy, costly, and incredibly risky: only 2%…