Patent Grants in the United States broke a new record in 2013 with over 270,000 patents being allowed.
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Obtaining Additional Claim Scope In A Related Patent Application
By: Mark Malek In my last post I discussed the different parts of a patent application. You may recall that one of the parts, the most important part, was the claims. The claims outline the scope of protection that is being sought in the patent application. After the patent application successfully passes through examination process, […]
Different Types of Patent Applications
By: Mark R. Malek My last article provided a brief overview of the patent system. I also wrote another article about why patents are somewhat important. This prompted me to reflect on my typical conversations with potential clients, and the questions that generally arise as to the different types of patents. This article will attempt to […]