This article describes how to do a pre-patenting prior art search for an invention in order to determine if the invention is new (novel). These prior art searching basics are written by our patent and prior art searching expert a USPTO registered […]
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Google Patents is a free patent search tool that allows users to conduct a patent search and browse through millions of patents worldwide. Google Patents was launched in 2006 as part of Google’s mission to make information more accessible and useful to
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Using chatbots for patent searching is possible. Artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools are transforming patent searching by making it faster, more efficient, and more accurate. By leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and data analytics, AI-powered tools
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15 Patent Dos and Don’ts by the Patent Team at Carson Patents. Best practices for inventors to protect new inventions.
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Do you need a patent for an invention? The need for a patent depends on various factors such as the nature of the invention, the inventor’s goals, and the competitive landscape of the relevant industry. A patent can provide legal protection for
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An inventor’s notebook or inventor’s journal is a log book used to track the progress of an invention, along with any new ideas that may arise in the process. If properly kept and organized, this can be an important piece of documentation
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In simplest terms, what kinds of inventions can be patented include any invention that is a useful, new, and non-obvious action, thing, or product which is not an abstract idea, law of nature, or natural phenomenon can be patented. Actions are processes
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Patentability is whether or not an invention is patentable. There are four criteria for an invention to be patentable. This article discusses the four criteria for patentability under United States (U.S.) patent law and under the International criteria of the Patent Cooperation
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What patent pending means is a product or activity has an open patent application on file with a patent office. Filing an application for patent protection makes an invention “patent pending.” Either filing a provisional, non-provisional, U.S., or international (PCT & Hague) application results
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