USPTO Fee Increases: What Patent Applicants Need to Know for 2025
The USPTO announced fee changes effective January 2025. Learn about the potential impact on applicants, portfolios, and filing strategies.
Understanding Patent Claim Types: A Guide for Inventors and Practitioners
When you apply for a patent, the claims spell out the boundaries of your rights — what others can’t make, use, or sell without your permission.
Track One Patent Applications: Accelerating Your Path to Protection
The traditional patent process can take 2-3 years, but the UPTO’s expedited examination program aims to get you a final answer in less than 12 months.
Patents – A Key Factor for VC Investment
Patents help prove a startup’s technological differentiation and growth trajectory — which are key considerations for VC investment.
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.