Why Do Patents Expire?
If you’ve spent the time and money to make an invention and patent it, you might be wondering: why do patents expire? Why doesn’t the USPTO (The United States Patent…
What Do Design Patents Protect?
Whether you have a design that you want to protect with a design patent or you’re just wondering what design patents protect, you’ve come to the right place. We will…
Do Design Patents Have Maintenance Fees?
Whether you’ve patented your design with a design patent or you’re thinking about obtaining a design patent, you probably heard that some patents require the payment of maintenance fees. So,…
Do Design Patents Expire?
Whether you’re currently working on a design that you want to protect with a design patent or you’ve already patented your design, you might be wondering when does a design…
What Does a Design Patent Protect?
The USPTO (The United States Patent and Trademark Office) issues design patents to inventors of new designs. Design patents allow inventors to stop others from using, making, and selling the…
Can You Get a Design and Utility Patent?
You’ve got an invention and you want to patent it, so you’re wondering what type of protection you need. We are here to help explain what types of patents the…
Can You Patent an Idea For a Product?
The USPTO (The United States Patent and Trademark Office) offers inventors of new machines, processes, designs, and compositions of matters a monopoly over their invention for a limited period of…
Can Cosmetics Be Patented?
Whether you have invented your own cosmetic or you’ve been to Sephora, you may be wondering whether cosmetics can be patented? Patents are a form of intellectual property (IP) protection…
Can you Patent a Color?
If you found the perfect color for your product or service, you might be wondering whether you can patent that color. The USPTO (The United States Patent and Trademark Office)…
Can You Extend a Patent?
The USPTO offers three different types of patents: utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. If you’ve successfully patent your invention or design, you might be wondering how to extend…
