What is an Open Patent?

13 years ago

In 1959, Volvo came out with the three-point seat belt, a seat belt designed by Swedish Engineer Nils Bohlin.  Bohlin…

Infringement Analysis: What To Expect

13 years ago

Imagine you are a patent holder, and you suspect a competitor may be infringing on your exclusive rights related to your…

How Do I Enforce My Patent? Part 1: Overview

13 years ago

By: Dan Pierron Congratulations!  Your claims have been allowed, you've paid your issue fee, and you've received the seal and red…

The Wedding is Called Off. Who Keeps the Engagement Ring?

13 years ago

We all know people who have gotten engaged only to call off their engagement a few months later.  Did you…

Amendments to the Lanham Act

13 years ago

  2000: Restructuring of the U.S.P.T.O. In 2000, there were substantial changes to the structure and administration of the Patent…

Different Types of Patent Applications

13 years ago

By: Mark R. Malek My last article provided a brief overview of the patent system.  I also wrote another article about…

First-to-File and Continuation Applications

13 years ago

By: Dan Pierron As has been well publicized, starting March 16, the U.S. patent system will join the rest of the…

Do You Know the History of Melbourne?

13 years ago

As many of you already know, we are located in the beautiful city of Melbourne Florida.  We figures it would be fun to do…

How Do You Protect a Trade Secret?

13 years ago

Everyone knows the best way to protect valuables from thieves is to simply lock valuables in a safe or deposit…