January 2013

  • The distance from an invention to a patent

    Two key points are discussed in this section: (1) A patent is not the same as a “certified invention.” (2) A patent is further not a piece of evidence of the invention that is supposedly protected. Precisely understanding the difference between an invention and a patent is not merely a matter of nomenclature.  It relates…

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  • How to preserve patent application rights?

    The following are several basic steps one should take in order to preserve patent rights: Seeking assistance of competent legal counsel; Forming an effective patent strategy, and Increasing IP awareness and intelligence of the company. In addition, companies and individual inventors should be always aware of the following points and make a habit of practicing…

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