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Category: Patents

  • Early Patent Filing Encouraged by New Patent Law Taking Effect in 2013

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    Eric Waltmire
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    In September 2011, the America Invents Act (AIA) was enacted providing the first major change to U.S. Patent Law in 50 years. A Race to the Patent Office One of the biggest changes provided by AIA is the conversion of the United States from a first-to-invent system to a first-inventor-to-file system. The new first-inventor-to-file system…

  • Patent Related Documents Explained

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    Erickson Law Group
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    When it comes to prosecuting a patent application, it is necessary to file certain documents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as well as respond to the USPTO’s rejections, questions, objections, and other documents. These documents create a written dialogue typically between our attorney (representing you) and the assigned USPTO Examiner, all…

  • Patents

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    Erickson Law Group
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    Do you have an idea for a device, product, machine, computer program, or process? A patent gives the inventor the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling that invention for a set period of time. We can help you determine whether obtaining patent protection is the appropriate vehicle to protect…