Posts Tagged: idea
Moving from Idea to Patent: When Do You Have an Invention?
When you are moving from idea to invention to patent, regardless of how or why you find yourself stuck in the idea phase, the first order of …
Inventorship 101: Who are Inventors and Joint Inventors?
Inventorship is one of the most fundamental concepts in patent law. Of course, fundamental does not mean easy or uncomplicated. Patents are granted to inventors, which is …
Smart Systems decision a sad reminder of deleterious state of U.S. patent eligibility law
The Federal Circuit evidences a great deal of myopia to declare that these patents are not directed to a technological advance, even if they can string together …
Turning Your Idea into an Invention
Like anything in life that is new, whether it be returning to exercise after a lengthy hiatus or learning a new language, you have to walk before …
Inventing 101: Protecting Your Invention When You Need Help
Once you get that first provisional patent application filed you are ready to approach others for assistance with your invention. You have a measure of protection, but …
What is a patent and where do patent rights come from?
A patent is a proprietary right granted by the Federal government pursuant to laws passed by Congress. The Congressional power to authorize patents is found in Article …
Every invention starts with an idea
The truth is you cannot patent or protect an idea or a concept. However, it is also an undeniable truth that all inventions start with an idea, …