Category Archives: Advice For Inventors

Tips for Patentability Searching

Posted on November 20, 2013 by

Tips for Patentability Searching By Frederic M. Douglas © 2012, Frederic M. Douglas, All Rights Reserved. Persons new to filing patent applications often have basic questions regarding patent searches. Should an inventor do a patent search? Is a patent search … Continue reading →

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Patent, Publish, Or Keep It A Secret?

Posted on August 14, 2013 by

Patent, Publish, or Keep Secret A rudimentary flow chart for the types of decisions advisable for figuring out whether to apply for a patent for an idea, keep it confidential as a trade secret, or to publish the idea to … Continue reading →

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Patent Validity: Offers to Sell an Invention Before Getting a Patent

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

Patent Validity: Offers to Sell an Invention Be careful when selling an invention before filing a patent application.  By Frederic M. Douglas; douglaspatents.com © January 14, 2002, Frederic M. Douglas, All Rights Reserved.                    Q.  When does an offer … Continue reading →

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Benefits to Getting a Patent

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Often, people are unsure as to whether to apply for a patent or to go “naked” into the marketplace. Consider this list of benefits to owning a patent and talk to a registered patent attorney if you have further questions.

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Three Types of Patents

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

This video describes the different types of patents. Often, novice inventors are confused as to the various types of patents. This list is a good starting basis for understanding the various types of patents. fdouglas@cox.net Copyright 2012, Frederic M. Douglas. … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Getting a Patent

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Benefits of Getting a Patent By Frederic M. Douglas; douglaspatents.com © 2012, Frederic M. Douglas, All Rights Reserved. Frederic M. Douglas (fdouglas@cox.net) is a solo practitioner specializing in litigation involving intellectual property (patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyright, and more). Often, … Continue reading →

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Tips on patent subject matter eligibility for computer readable media

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

Tips on patent subject matter eligibility for computer readable media © 2012 Frederic M. Douglas. All Rights Reserved.                Many patent applications have been filed aimed at protecting inventions involving computers. Often the patent claims describe using disc drives or … Continue reading →

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