Patents for Woodworking Tools and Processes
From simple tools to complex machinery, woodworking patents have sparked a wave of ingenuity that has propelled the craft forward.
Patent Application Restrictions and What Constitutes an Invention
When a patent application includes claims to more than one invention, the USPTO may issue a restriction requirement — essentially telling the applicant to choose one invention to pursue in that application.
The Path of a Patent Appeal: What Happens When Your Application Is Rejected?
The journey to an approved patent can be challenging, and rejections are unfortunately common. While many can be resolved through amendments or arguments, sometimes agreement simply can’t be reached. When that happens, applicants have the right to appeal.
Patent vs. Trademark Protection: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the difference between these two types of intellectual property helps creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses secure the right protection.
What Makes Trade Dress and Product Configuration So Complex?
These powerful tools can legally safeguard the design elements that make your product stand out. But getting this type of protection isn’t always straightforward.
The Patent Application Process: From Invention to Protection
While the patent drafting process can be overwhelming on your own, the experienced IP team at Larson & Larson can guide you through these core steps to give your invention the strongest possible protection.
The Role of Patent Attorneys in the Startup Ecosystem
Intellectual property (IP) is often a startup’s most valuable asset, and patent attorneys play a key role in helping founders safeguard it from the start.
Third-Party Pre-Issuance Submissions: A Powerful Tool
Third-party pre-issuance submissions give competitors and innovators a way to challenge pending patents with prior art before they are granted.
How Can I Use the Design Patent Program, Rocket Docket?
The now-suspended Rocket Docket program through the USPTO was a cost-effective way to obtain design patent protection quickly and begin enforcing against infringers sooner.
Can My AI Collaborator Be an Inventor?
AI is changing the way we invent, but under U.S. patent law only humans can be listed as inventors. Here’s what innovators need to know.