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What Does A Patent Protect

Patent Protection Explained: What Does a Patent Protect and Why It Matters

What does a patent protect? Patents protect new inventions, including processes, machines, compositions of matter, and designs.

How To Draft Patent Claims

How To Master and Draft Patent Claims That Actually Get Allowed

Patent claims define the boundaries of your invention and your exclusive rights. Imagine spending years developing a

What Does A Patent Lawyer Do

What Does a Patent Lawyer Do? Everything You Need To Know Before Hiring One

What Does A Patent Lawyer Do? Imagine you’ve just invented the next big thing, a groundbreaking innovation

How Long Do Patents Last

How Long Do Patents Last? Your Guide to Patent Duration

How long do patents last? The simple answer is that utility and plant patents typically last for

Thompson Patent Law chosen as 2023 Top Patent Management Services Provider

Thompson Patent Law has been recognized as the Top Patent Management Services Provider of 2023. To view

Profit from Patent

6 Keys You Need So You Can Profit by Patenting Software (Part 1 of 6) Introduction: Why Alice Matters

Introduction: Why Alice Matters Alice Corp v. CLS Bank was a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme

European Patent Opt-out

Attention innovators who have or will file for patent protection in Europe. The European Patent System is

What Are the First Steps in Obtaining a Patent for an Invention?

The right patent on the right idea is extremely valuable. It gives you the exclusive right to

Can Software Be Patented?

As our society’s relationship with technology continues to grow and evolve, many new inventions utilize software to