Posts by Jason M. Nolan, Ph.D.
What is a Patent Assignment?
This article is concerned with patent ownership and the transfer of title to a patent from the patent owner to a third party.
Read More2 Additional Tips for Inventors, Startups, and Small Businesses to Consider Before Applying for a Mechanical Patent
In a previous article, we set out four general tips for inventors, startups, and small businesses to consider before filing for a patent. Here we provide two additional tips for consideration before preparing a mechanical patent application.
Read MoreIndustry Snapshot: Cannabis Plant Patents
In this article, we review the cannabis plant patents issued by the US Patent & Trademark Office between December 20, 2016 and June 29, 2021.
Read More3 Additional Tips for Inventors, Startups, and Small Businesses to Consider Before Applying for a Chemical Patent
In a previous article, we set out four general tips for inventors, start-ups, and small businesses to consider before filing for a patent. Here, we provide three additional tips for consideration before preparing a chemical patent application.
Read More4 Tips for Inventors, Startups, and Small Businesses to Consider Before Applying for a Patent
This article encourages inventors, startups, and small businesses to consider the following general tips before filing for a patent.
Read MoreIndustry Snapshot: Design Patents for Animal Products
In this Industry Snapshot, we take a look at the various types of animal product design patents that have been issued by the USPTO over the past few months. Inventors and businesses are encouraged to review these patents and consider whether their new products should be protected with a design patent.
Read MoreWhat Makes a Strong or Weak Trademark?
Not all trademarks are created equal. Contact an experienced attorney who can provide you with the advice you need when brainstorming your branding options.
Read MoreAn Introductory Guide to Patent Prosecution
This article explains many aspects of patent prosecution and illustrates certain aspects thereof with current Patent Office data. This information should help patent applicants set reasonable expectations for their patent journey.
Read MoreCurrent Design Patent Statistics at the U.S. Patent Office
Design patent applications are more popular than ever and should be considered when formulating a new product design, commercialization, or marketing strategy because design patent applications easy to budget for, more-quickly examined and more likely to be granted by the Patent Office, and design patents are proven winners in district court litigation. Design patents are a great option for protecting your inventive designs.
Read MoreUSPTO issues new Design Patents for Bird Feeders
In this article, we take a look at a couple of recently issued design patents for birdfeeders.
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