Welcome to Patent Rebel
Hi. I’m Noah Adam and I am the founder of Patent Rebel. I created this website to help inventors in find the information they need to bring their ideas to life. I also answer some of the most commonly asked questions about U.S Patent Law. Please keep in mind that this blog was made to provide general information about patents and U.S Patent Law. By using PatentRebel.com, you recognize there is no attorney/client relationship between you and Patent Rebel or any of its representatives. Any information that you find on this blog is general information, and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from an experienced patent attorney in your jurisdiction.
What is Patent Novelty?
If you have a great invention or design that you want to patent you probably heard that your invention has…
How to Tell if a Patent is Utility or Design Patent?
How to Tell if a Patent is Utility or Design Patent? Whether you’re performing a patent search or you’re just…
Provisional Patent
Provisional Patent (Provisional Patent Application) A provisional patent, correctly known as a provisional patent application is a type of patent…
How to Get a Provisional Patent?
How to Get a Provisional Patent? If you’re an inventor and you want to protect your invention or start using…
Patent Infringement Statute of Limitations (U.S)
If you’ve spent a ton of money and time patenting your invention, you might be wondering how much time you…
Can You Patent a Hair Product?
If you’ve just finished working on an awesome hair care product that promises more volume, less frizziness, and no more…
How to Become a Patent Attorney?
How to Become a Patent Attorney? The earlier in life you figure out you want to become a patent attorney…
What is a Patent Term Extension?
If you’ve applied for a patent, you should know that patents don’t last forever. Utility patents, for example, have a…
First to File Rule in Patent Law
First to File Rule (FITF) Many countries, including the United States, have adopted the first to file rule, which basically…
What is a Patent Assignment?
Whether you’re curious about assigning a patent to someone else or having a patent assigned to you, you might be…
What Are Patent Maintenance Fees?
What Are Patent Maintenance Fees? If you have a utility patent or you’re thinking about getting one, you might have…
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…