Please read with my posts Stolen Invention! and Stolen Invention! UPDATE
First to Invent
Stolen Invention! UPDATE
Introduction: I very recently published a post entitled Stolen Invention! The post discusses the USPTO Derivation Proceedings. Derivation Proceedings are the mechanism for invention ownership dispute resolution between conflicting parties are resolved. My post urged two things: First, I recommended patience if you are unfortunate and have to initiate such an action and second,…
Sample Patent Flow Chart
Introduction: Attached below is a sample patent flow chart. I start with the inventor’s conception of the idea. Included are the steps to be taken to reach the point of possible patent filing. (Note my sample assumes that a provisional application is filed first. However it is possible to go directly to the Non-provisional application…
What NOT To Do Before You File
Introduction This is an update of my previously published WARNING. If you have made an innovation, you don’t want to lose the right to ownership of your invention and the opportunity to exploit it for possible income. The easiest way to lose your rights is to make a public disclosure of the innovation. Public disclosure…
Documenting Inventions
Introduction Since 2013, the United States has been a “First to File” jurisdiction. Prior to 2013, the US patent law awarded patents to the first inventor, rather than the first inventor to file. Previous to this change, it was accepted practice that researchers/inventors maintain documentation of their development efforts. Documenting inventions however remains important. Typically, documentation involved maintaining…