IIMPROVEMENTS TO COMPUTER NETWORKS AND/OR ARCHITECTURE MAY HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF PATENTABILITY
A recent Federal Circuit decision reinforces the view that patents based on improved computer networks or architecture can be patentable....
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Shimokaji IP
Jul 26, 2020
HOW BROAD (OR VAGUE) SHOULD I MAKE MY PATENT APPLICATION?
A broadly written patent application can give the patent owner broad patent protection.
Shimokaji IP
Jun 29, 2020
DOES YOUR INVENTION GO BEYOND COMMON SENSE TO MAKE IT PATENTABLE?
A challenge that most patent applicants face is whether their invention is obvious or non-obvious.
Shimokaji IP
Jun 22, 2020
BEWARE OF A DISADVANTAGE AND TRAP WHEN FILING A PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION
Some of the advantages of filing a provisional patent application are lower cost and faster time to file.
Shimokaji IP
May 20, 2020
IS FILING A PROVISIONAL PATENT BETTER OR WORSE THAN FILING A NON-PROVISIONAL (FULL) PATENT?
A provisional patent application is not necessarily better or worse than a non-provisional (utility) patent application in all situations.
Shimokaji IP
Apr 18, 2020
WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN MY ONE YEAR IS EXPIRING ON MY PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION?
QUESTION: I filed a provisional application almost one year ago, so it will soon be expiring. I'm not sure what are the next steps for my...
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Apr 18, 2020
IS IT SAFE TO DISCUSS MY INVENTION WITH A MANUFACTURER BEFORE I FILE A PATENT APPLICATION?
QUESTION: Is it safe to contact a manufacturer with just a provisional patent? I have a provisional patent instead of a non-provisional...
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Apr 18, 2020
HOW CAN I GET A PATENT QUICKLY TO PROTECT MY IDEA?
A distinction needs to be made between quickly obtaining an issued patent versus quickly filing a patent application. The kind of...
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