by Method Law | Jan 7, 2021 | articles
Non-provisional U.S. patent applications are published 18 months after the filing date (or priority date) of the application by default. However, applicants of U.S. patent applications have the option to file a non-publication request if they have not filed their...
by Method Law | Jan 7, 2021 | articles
A “provisional” U.S. patent application is an application that can be filed with the U.S. Patent Office to secure a filing date for an invention. Since most countries have a first-to-file system as opposed to a first-to-invent system, it is important to be the first...
by Method Law | Dec 17, 2020 | articles
Broadly speaking, financing options for companies rich in intellectual property (IP) but poor in capital include: Going Public Bank Debt Private Debt/Equity Venture Capital Angel Investors Venture capitalists and angel investors tend take on more risk by investing in...
by Method Law | Dec 17, 2020 | articles
Amazon’s Brand Registry program offers sellers additional protection for their trademarks by making it easier to find and remove listings from infringing third parties. To be eligible for the program, the seller must have an active trademark registration in at least...
by Method Law | May 20, 2020 | articles
This is a guide for inventors who wish to prepare their own drawings for the purposes of an industrial design application or to assist hiring a third party illustrator. The Industrial Design Regulations outline the general requirements for drawings that are presented...
by Method Law | May 20, 2020 | articles
This is a guide for inventors who wish to prepare their own drawings for the purposes of a patent application or to assist a third party illustrator. Both the Patent Act and the Patent Rules outline the requirements for when drawings are necessary and if so, the type...
