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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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