Who Can Apply for a Patent? The 2025 U.S. Eligibility Guide for Inventors, Startups & R&D Most inventors don’t realize they can..
Who Can Apply for a Patent? The 2025 U.S. Eligibility Guide for Inventors, Startups & R&D Most
Most patent holders overlook a critical truth: getting a patent granted is just the beginning, not the
Most inventors make a critical mistake when they develop a breakthrough process: they assume it can’t be
BlackBerry just sold 32,000 patents for $170 million—roughly $5,300 per patent. Yet a single properly engineered patent
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
