How Many Patents has Steve Jobs Been Awarded Since he Died?
Steve Jobs may have passed away in October of 2011, but the USPTO awarded him patents long after his death as the patents worked their way through the patent system….
Software Patents (Everything You Need to Know)
Software Patent law is very complex. This article will shed some light as to the patentability of software. We will examine whether software is patentable and the viability of other…
The Differences Between Patents and Trademarks
Patents and Trademarks are two types of intellectual property (IP). They both help protect people who have created intellectual property from having their intellectual property used by others without permission….
What Can Be Patented?
If you’re someone who has been working on an invention in your garage for months and have finally invented something useful, you might be wondering: can my invention be patented?…
What Percentage of Patents Are Approved?
Inventors choose to protect their ideas and inventions by filing patents. A key element that inventors consider before filing their patent application is whether it will succeed. In the United…
How Long do Drug Patents Last (ANSWERED)
Drug patents have sprung a debate around how effective the patent system is in the United States. Drug makers want drug patent life to be extended while generic drug manufacturers…
Why Are Patents Important? (ANSWERED)
Getting a patent isn’t easy and it’s also expensive, so why do so many people patent their inventions and processes? This article will discuss the importance of patents, their benefits,…
How Long Do Patents Last?
The amount of time that patents last in the United States has changed a few times over the course of our history. The U.S Constitution provides that inventors should have…
