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Mark Twain, Born in Florida, Mo, and Better Known as an Author and Humorist Was Also an Inventor and Patent Holder
When most people think of Samuel Clemens, or Mark Twain as he has penned himself in his writings, they think of the famous author and fondly recall reading his well known works Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. Few realize that Mark Twain, born in Florida, Mo., was also an aspiring inventor and the holder of […]
USPTO Requesting More Timely and Useful Information From Patent Applicants
The United States Patent & Trademark Office posted the following article on their website which may be of interested to those seeking patent protection: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote investment in innovation and spur economic growth, the Department of Commerce’s U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced a new proposal […]
WORKING MODELS, PROTOTYPES, AND ILLUSTRATIONS FOR PATENTS
A working model or prototype is not necessary before the filing of a patent application with the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Often, however, those seeking to apply for a patent wil produce hand-drawn sketches or drawings of the invetion, in order to help the drafter of the application write a more detailed, descriptive, […]
SHIFT IN PATENT LAWS INCREASES LITIGATION
According to an article written by Christopher Hayes and quoted in the Progress Report, a shift in patent laws over the past ten years has resulted in increased “methods and system” patents, which have opened the flood gates on the amounts of patent claims, and given greater control to big business over innovative ideas. […]
Boca Raton Company Victorious in First Patent Infringement Case
Lexington International, LLC, a Florida company based in Boca Raton, prevailed in its patent infringement lawsuit against Phototonic Research and LBI Investments, Inc. According to the article in PR Web, Lexington International, LLC, which manufactures and distributes the HairMax LaserComb internationally, initiated the litigation to send a message to manufacturers of substandard products on the […]
Nine Costly Misconceptions About Patents
If life were like the popular board game Monopoly ��, obtaining meaningful patent protection would be as simple as buying up Boardwalk and Park Place. In the board game, you simply purchase the property you want, place houses or hotels on them over time, and eagerly collect a continual revenue stream from the successful venture. […]
Confidentiality / Non-disclosure Agreements
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (sometimes called a confidentiality agreement) is used by an inventor to reveal an unpatented idea to a party. The inventor has the other party sign a document that says they will not disclose any of the information to anyone else, and will not compete with the inventor. I strongly discourage revealing your […]
