There are many advantages to the provisional patent application (PPA) and many of our clients use them as their first patent filing, however, there are some disadvantages that can have serious consequences for inventors. In this blog post, we’ll unveil the hidden pitfalls of provisional patent applications. Lack of Legal Protection: Provisional patents provide no […]

Inventors continually push the boundaries of what’s possible, creating groundbreaking solutions that address a wide array of problems and needs. However, without adequate protection, these inventions can be vulnerable to replication and exploitation by others. This is where the importance of patenting your invention becomes paramount.  My old boss you to say “a patent is […]

Many inventors ask: “Why would someone file a provisional application instead of a non-provisional application?” Afterall, why pay for two application filings, especially since the provisional application will expire after one year from filing. I often respond by answering that if you believe that your invention is at a stage where it is ready to […]

Prior art is any evidence that an invention is already known or in use before the effective filing date of a patent application. It can be in many forms including: printed information, admissions by a patent applicant, for sale offers and public use.   Printed information may include patents and published patent applications (both of […]

What are invention promotion companies? Have you ever seen an advertisement on Youtube or heard one on the radio from a group that says they can bring your invention forward and help you make money from it? They usually show some great examples of inventions they have sold for millions of dollars. These are “invention […]