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How To Read a Patent

How To Read a Patent

Innovation and intellectual property are constantly advancing. Patents allow creators to protect these innovative ideas. If you have a business or enterprise that needs to know more about a specific product or service, you will want to know how to read a patent. At first glance, all this information may seem like a confusing set…

Patent and Trademark Due Diligence in M&A Transactions
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Patent and Trademark Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions are a cornerstone of the business landscape. While these transactions boost growth, they can come with a range of complexities, intellectual property being a big one. A little due diligence goes a long way here. Find out more about this important process.  Intellectual Property in M&A Intellectual property represents a…

The 3.5 Types of Patents: Utility, Provisional, Design, and Plants

The 3.5 Types of Patents: Utility, Provisional, Design, and Plants

Not all patents are created equal. Utility, design, and plant patents plus the provisional application (don’t call it a provisional patent) are the 3.5 types available to inventors. Read on for details. Utility Patents A utility patent protects the structure, function, or composition of an invention and is the most common type of patent in…

Introduction to Patents

Introduction to Patents

Patents play a vital role in protecting and fostering innovation. In other words, patents protect ideas. Inventors who successfully navigate the comprehensive and structured procedure for securing a patent are rewarded with a tool that enables them to safeguard their intellectual property from unauthorized use or exploitation.   A PATENT IS A RIGHT TO STOP SOMEONE…