Patent

USPTO Unveils Major Fee Overhaul for 2025: New Charges and Increases to Impact Patent Prosecution Strategies

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is set to implement a significant overhaul of its fee structure for…

3 weeks ago

WHEN TO CONSULT WITH A PATENT ATTORNEY: TIMING IS EVERYTHING

For small businesses seeking to differentiate themselves, patentable intellectual property can be a cornerstone for success. Whether it's a groundbreaking…

2 months ago

Decrease in Patent Cooperation Treaty Fees

In the world we live in with record inflation and price increases, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has…

1 year ago

International Patent Application Strategies

There are different standards in the United States regarding what is patentable and not compared to foreign jurisdictions, notably in…

2 years ago

Design Patents: All You Need to Know

What Is a Design Patent?   A design patent covers only the ornamental design of an object of manufacture. This means…

2 years ago

How to Mitigate Intellectual Property Infringement

When it comes to Intellectual Property, it is essential to consider your options and legal protection. There are many ways…

2 years ago

Why are Patents Important? Protecting Your Intellectual Property

Many people ask, “Are patents worth getting and what substantial benefits do they offer?”  The answer is unequivocally, yes.  The…

2 years ago

Hong Kong Launches New Patent System

At Widerman Malek, we have a global network of attorneys and law firms to keep our clients apprised of new…

4 years ago

USPTO Proposes New Fee Adjustments

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has released a Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would increase many…

5 years ago

Japan IP High Court Says, Steak Providing System is Patent Eligible

Our firm prides itself on being a resource for our clients and referral sources for all legal matters including intellectual…

5 years ago