Patent Attorneys and Agents are individuals who assist in the legal acquisition process for patenting unique inventions and creations. These individuals have scientific backgrounds that they have ...

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is amending the rules of practice in patent cases by creating a separate space for individuals with educational backgrounds in design-related ...

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On March 31, we reported that the United States Patent and Trademark Office provides non-Mac compatible software for filing patent applications electronically. The Patent Application Specification ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

Inventions typically emerge out of attempts to solve problems. Because people with different life experiences are motivated to solve different problems in different ways, striving to make the patent ...

In recent years, the gender gap in patenting has come into the spotlight, with hearings on the Hill and in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) highlighting that the issue is as much (and ...

“The USPTO website details how these scammers lure in U.S. attorneys, who then have ‘little to no involvement in the application process,’ which is a violation of the Office’s rules.” Earlier this ...

St. Louis, MO, August 28, 2025: Juristat, Inc., a leader in patent analytics and prosecution automation, has released Outperforming the USPTO: How to Gain a Competitive Edge in Patent Prosecution, a ...

If you are a new or expanding business, it's normal to find the prospect of building a patent department daunting, especially if hiring a team of in-house patent attorneys seems cost prohibitive.