Understanding Patent Claim Types: A Guide for Inventors and Practitioners Patent claims define the scope of protection granted by a patent. The selection and construction of claim types serves as a critical element in protecting intellectual property rights. All claims fall into the Categories of either independent claims or dependent claims. Independent Claims: An independent…
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionize the way we work, live and interact with the world around us. AI technology has the potential to drastically reduce the time, effort and cost associated with invention. This article will explore the implications of AI inventorship, and discuss its potential benefits to inventors and the…
Protecting your business’s ideas, products, and processes is a critical part of any entrepreneur’s journey. Crafting a patent application is a key step in helping to ensure that your business is safe from outside competition. In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into what goes into drafting a patent application and how to make…
Patents are a big part of making an invention profitable, so many people need one. However, there are three or four (depending on if you include provisional as a kind of patent) types of patents and getting the right type can save you a lot of bother and money. The decision on what sort of…
For entrepreneurs/inventors, getting your product to market quickly can be critical in order to ensure that you launch your product before someone beats you to the punch. However, it is just as important that you secure a patent for your idea, as our patent system gives priority to the first person to file for a…
Whether your work is published or unpublished, copyright registration provides protection to authors of original works, including: Dramatic works Musical creations (including lyrics) Artistic works Literary works Pantomimes and choreographs Pictorial, graphics, and sculptural designs Motion pictures and other audiovisual material Sound recordings Architectural designs If you are a resident of St. Petersburg and the…
Do you live in Florida and have an original idea, method, or device that is worth protecting? Obtaining St. Petersburg patents for your invention will protect you from others utilizing your original idea. Recent changes within the America Invents Act bring changes to patent filing, especially for those who are small entities. Below are key…
Patent protection is essential for safeguarding your invention. Registering your intellectual property is important to prevent another entity from taking your idea and putting it forth as their own or profiting from it. While you are not required to work with an attorney to file a patent, doing so is wise because the process is…
As an inventor, you want to protect your idea by registering it with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. To do so, it is best to meet with patent attorneys who have the knowledge and experience to solidify your application and ensure that you are covered. If you are preparing to meet with lawyers in…
Applying for a patent can be an exciting time. You have come up with a brilliant, unique idea and want to make sure you claim ownership to it by registering it with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The process, however, can be complicated, and many innovators in Tampa make mistakes when they file patent…