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vanirion - 25 March 2016 - 3:06 pm

What Is The Cost to File a Patent Application?

The costs to file a patent application involve attorney expertise in preparing the application and filing fees. Filing fees, which are paid to the US[…]

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vanirion - 23 March 2016 - 1:30 pm

What Is The Difference Between Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Servicemarks?

A granted patent gives its owner “the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling” or “importing” the new and useful[…]

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vanirion - 21 March 2016 - 2:43 pm

Can I Patent My Idea?

Anyone who “invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvements thereof, may obtain[…]

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vanirion - 18 March 2016 - 4:39 pm

Copyright Law – In Brief

Copyright Law protects authors of “original works of authorship” and is provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U. S. Code). This protection[…]

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vanirion - 17 March 2016 - 9:19 pm

Patent Applications – What You Should Know About “First-To-File”

Ideas should belong to inventors. Until March 2013, United States Patent Law protected inventors through the “first to invent” rule. Under the “first to invent”[…]

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vanirion - 29 May 2012 - 12:18 am

Which Type of Patent Application Should I File?

There are essentially three types of patents: Utility, Design and Plant. A Utility Patent is “issued for the invention of a new and useful process,[…]

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vanirion - 28 May 2012 - 1:49 am

What is a Provisional Patent Application?

Provisional patent applications allow the inventor to establish an early effective filing date by filing a simpler version of a non-provisional application for a patent.[…]

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vanirion - 27 May 2012 - 8:11 pm

Impact of New Patent Law “First to File”

Under pressure from lobbyists for Big Business and Pharmaceutical companies, Congress passed, and Obama signed, the America Invents Act (AIA) into law in September 2011.[…]

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vanirion - 19 May 2012 - 12:45 am

Locating Your Business in East Tennessee?

Then you might want to check out the East Tennessee Economic Development Agency. The ETEDA is a regional marketing and business recruitment organization that provides[…]

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vanirion - 20 April 2012 - 6:56 pm

Knoxville Entrepreneur Center

Hey Knoxville area entrepreneurs! Did you know there was an active group of experienced people who are willing to help you with your business? Check out Knoxville[…]

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