Category: Patent Filing
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Atomic Layer Deposition – Thin Layers Are a Big Thing
Atomic Layer Deposition – Thin Layers Are a Big Thing Using atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a great way to create thin layers of materials on an object. The layered material can be used in a variety of applications. Some of these applications include a wide range of semiconductors, microelectronics, biomaterials, and optics. Applications of…
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How Do I Check If A Name Is Trademarked?
How Do I Check If A Name Is Trademarked? Identifying whether a name is trademarked is one of the first steps in protecting the identity of a business. Properly checking a mark helps prevent someone else from using your name, and also helps to distinguish your products from those of others. If you’re considering a…
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Five Election Patents That Shaped the Democratic Process
Five Election Patents That Shaped the Democratic Process During the past few decades, there have been a few major inventions that have shaped the way our democratic process works. These inventions include the portable voting booth, the election ballot, and the Electoral College. Patents on Democracy Patents play a significant role in shaping the democratic…
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PowerPatent Introduces a New Search Experience
PowerPatent Introduces a New Search Experience Having the ability to search for patent applications is important to anyone who wants to own or license a product. PowerPatent has just introduced a new search experience that is more powerful than ever before. With its user-friendly interface, this search tool is easy to use. Its ability to…
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Must-Have Patent Visualisation Tools
Must-Have Patent Visualisation Tools Having the ability to visualize your patent data is an important tool in the patenting process. It can help you analyze patents in order to better understand what they claim and how they could affect your business. Iventors visualize and understand the patent landscape, as well as identify key players and…
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Coca-Cola Bottle: An American Icon at 100
Despite its status as a brand-defining icon, the Coca-Cola bottle design has been around for nearly a century. While its popularity has risen and fallen throughout the years, it is still one of the most recognizable shapes in the world. Coca-Cola has multiple design patents for various aspects of its product design, including the design…
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PowerPatent Enhances M&A Decision Making With IP Due Diligence Insights
Having insight into your company’s patent portfolio is important when making decisions about its growth and future. PowerPatent has developed a suite of products that can help you do just that. Patent due diligence is a comprehensive analysis of a company’s or individual’s patent portfolio to determine the value and risks associated with it. This…
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How to improve the odds of being assigned to a favorable art unit or patent examiner
Having an effective relationship with a patent examiner can help you obtain a patent. In fact, an examiner’s grant rate can significantly affect the chances of a patent being granted. Knowing the statistics on your particular patent examiner can be important for a successful patent application process. You are in luck if your assigned patent…
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Six Practical Uses For File Wrapper Searches
Whether you’re an inventor or a patent attorney, you need to understand the importance of file wrapper searches. They’re important to make sure you’re following the rules for filing a patent, but they can also be helpful in other ways. File wrapper searches, also known as patent prosecution history searches, are a valuable tool for…
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Leveraging Patent Analysis and IP Insights to Reinforce Business Decisions
In my experience, having a patent analysis and IP insight tool can help your business to make better decisions. By leveraging this type of technology, you can identify trends and patterns, automate the process, and improve evidence-based outcomes. You can also use these tools to protect your market entry plans by defining last-minute design changes…