The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) processes hundreds of thousands of patent applications each year. In 2024, the USPTO received..
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) processes hundreds of thousands of patent applications each year.
Patent application filings hit an all-time high in 2024 with over 430,000 applications submitted in the U.S.
By Craige Thompson, Patent Attorney, MBA, Electrical Engineer Here’s a reality check: Most inventors think they understand
Recent USPTO data show that section 102 (novelty) is one of the most common grounds for rejection
Most inventors lose patent rights before they even file. A staggering number of inventors accidentally disqualify themselves
The global patent licensing market is projected to reach $150 billion by 2024, with an estimated annual
Patents represent one of the most powerful forms of intellectual property protection available to inventors and businesses
You’ve created something brilliant. Your invention solves a real problem, and you can already picture customers lining
You’ve invested months—maybe years—developing your breakthrough invention. You’ve poured your savings into prototypes, pulled countless late nights
