Four reasons why business owners might not want to apply for a patent right away

It’s not easy to start a business from scratch because there are so many options to consider. When starting a business, deciding whether or not to seek patent protection is a crucial first step. For a set period of time, a patent grants the creator the exclusive right to produce, sell, or use his or… Continue reading Four reasons why business owners might not want to apply for a patent right away

How Using a Negative Claim Restriction Can Be a Positive Patent Strategy?

In patent prosecution, a negative claim restriction often called a negative recitation, is used to broaden the patent’s coverage. One common tactic is to add a “negative restriction” in a claim, which narrows the claim’s scope by excluding traits or parts that are already common knowledge. Let’s take a patent application for a new wind… Continue reading How Using a Negative Claim Restriction Can Be a Positive Patent Strategy?