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What is a Patent Assignment?

By Jason M. Nolan, Ph.D. | August 3, 2021

This article is concerned with patent ownership and the transfer of title to a patent from the patent owner to a third party.

2 Additional Tips for Inventors, Startups, and Small Businesses to Consider Before Applying for a Mechanical Patent

By Jason M. Nolan, Ph.D. | July 28, 2021

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.

Industry Snapshot: Cannabis Plant Patents

By Jason M. Nolan, Ph.D. | July 23, 2021

In this article, we review the cannabis plant patents issued by the US Patent & Trademark Office between December 20, 2016 and June 29, 2021.

3 Additional Tips for Inventors, Startups, and Small Businesses to Consider Before Applying for a Chemical Patent

By Jason M. Nolan, Ph.D. | July 17, 2021

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.

4 Tips for Inventors, Startups, and Small Businesses to Consider Before Applying for a Patent

By Jason M. Nolan, Ph.D. | July 12, 2021

This article encourages inventors, startups, and small businesses to consider the following general tips before filing for a patent.

Industry Snapshot: Design Patents for Animal Products

By Jason M. Nolan, Ph.D. | July 2, 2021

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.

What Makes a Strong or Weak Trademark?

By Jason M. Nolan, Ph.D. | June 21, 2021

Not all trademarks are created equal. Contact an experienced attorney who can provide you with the advice you need when brainstorming your branding options.

An Introductory Guide to Patent Prosecution

By Jason M. Nolan, Ph.D. | June 18, 2021

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.

Current Design Patent Statistics at the U.S. Patent Office

By Jason M. Nolan, Ph.D. | June 17, 2021

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.

USPTO issues new Design Patents for Bird Feeders

By Jason M. Nolan, Ph.D. | May 27, 2021

In this article, we take a look at a couple of recently issued design patents for birdfeeders.