Recently Asked Questions - Patent Process

restriction on method claims In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/26/2010 Is it permissible for an Examiner to require restriction between different drawings in an application having only method claims? Are drawings required for method claims?   Read More    Answer

Who Owns The Rights In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/13/2010 I have a patent on a product and process. I wish to manufacture the product directly. In order to produce this product, I need to have retooling completed or, if not possible, create the machinery from scr...   Read More    Answer

i have an idea or invertion whcich is in my mind.what is the steps to be taken now In Patent Process    -  updated on 2/7/2010 Enter your question here... The more details you put, the better your answers are likely to be!   Read More    Answer

how do it works In Patent Process    -  updated on 1/21/2010 I HAVE a patent it is costing me 9000 dollars to market is there a cheper way.   Read More    Answer

Response to Patent examiner's rejection notices In Patent Process    -  updated on 12/16/2009 The arguments should be wholly addressed in the claims. Therefore, rejection statements should be answered in the context of the claims correct? Are my assumptions correct? Are there any required or app...   Read More    Answer

species election In Patent Process    -  updated on 11/30/2009 My claims consist of 1 apparatus claim and 5 method claims. I received an office communication stating that the method claims were drawn to a different species than the apparatus claim and that I must elect ...   Read More    Answer

How can I prove that I invented an object? In Patent Process    -  updated on 11/7/2009 Back in 1999, I submitted an invention of mine to a invention corporation. When asked for R&D money, given I was broke and on active duty I could not supply it. Now I see my invention all over the place, t...   Read More    Answer

Patent Reissue Application Declaration Signature In Patent Process    -  updated on 11/3/2009 While working for company A I invented a device that saves the company approximately 10 million dollars annually. I had signed an intellectual property clause with that company. I no longer work for that c...   Read More    Answer

Best Way/Least Effort to Continue Prosecution of Final OA at 6 Month Mark In Patent Process    -  updated on 10/20/2009 I have a client who started the patent process (utility) about 4 years ago. We are currently under final rejection with the 6-month deadline being this coming friday. The client hasn't paid his bills in ...   Read More    Answer

Provisional Patent Extension In Patent Process    -  updated on 10/2/2009 Provisional Patent Extension - I filed for a provisional in October 2008 and need to convert it to a non-provisional utility patent... however, I am not completely done with the design and need an extension....   Read More    Answer