patent infringement
patent infringement
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-05-01
Obtaining a patent isn't necessarily that difficult, however understanding patent laws can be very difficult. Many people hire a patent lawyer to make sure they understand patent laws and how to avoid...
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-05-01
Patenting a plant is a fairly rare occurrence. The U.S. Patent Office issues between 3 and 5% of new patents annually for plants. Defining a new species of plant and applying for a plant patent can br...
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-05-01
A design patent is generally reserved for what can be considered an enhancement on an existing material, product, or device that drastically improves or changes the item for useful purposes. Obtaining...
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-05-01
A utility patent is granted based on an inventions complete novelty, and the usefulness of the invention. A utility patent lasts for a term of 20 years, and requires a patent fee based on the acceptan...
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by Nick Johnson - 2007-05-02
A provisional patent is somewhat like obtaining a placeholder patent. The provisional patent is an initial patent, that is similar to a regular patent and is subject to most patent infringement laws, ...
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by Robert Masud - 2007-05-26
A significant case has reached the U.S. Supreme Court that on the surface could expose high-tech companies to greater liability for patent infringement in regard to certain products assembled and sold...
