A recent Federal Circuit decision reinforces the view that patents based on improved computer networks or architecture can be patentable....

A broadly written patent application can give the patent owner broad patent protection.

A challenge that most patent applicants face is whether their invention is obvious or non-obvious.

Some of the advantages of filing a provisional patent application are lower cost and faster time to file.

A provisional patent application is not necessarily better or worse than a non-provisional (utility) patent application in all situations.

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...

QUESTION: Is it safe to contact a manufacturer with just a provisional patent? I have a provisional patent instead of a non-provisional...

A distinction needs to be made between quickly obtaining an issued patent versus quickly filing a patent application. The kind of...