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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.
Can You Patent a Song?
If you’ve just finished writing the best song ever, you might be wondering how you can protect your intellectual property…
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…
When Does a Utility Patent Expire?
The Patent Office grants inventors a patent over new inventions, processes, and designs. We often get the question: when does…
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…
Can a Provisional Patent Be Sold?
Inventors often obtain a provisional patent before applying for a (regular) nonprovisional utility patent because provisional patent applications require less…
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…
Can Medicine Be Patented?
Can Medicine Be Patented? Pharmaceutical manufacturers have successfully patented thousands of medications that are used by millions of people around…
Can You Patent a Domain Name?
If you’ve just registered that awesome domain name for your website, you might be wondering whether you can protect it…
Do Provisional Patent Applications Require Drawings?
Inventors often file a provisional patent application to obtain an early filing date but don’t spend enough time preparing and…
Can a Provisional Patent Application be Amended?
Inventors and applicants often file a provisional patent application prior to filing a regular patent application with the USPTO. Applicants…
Does a Provisional Patent Need Claims?
If you’re working on your invention, you may want to file a provisional patent with the USPTO as a placeholder…
Can a Provisional Patent be Extended?
Many inventors often choose to file a provisional patent in place of a regular, nonprovisional patent because provisional patents are…