Category: Patent Filing

When you spend years building something new—something that actually works—it deserves protection. But when it comes to patent term extension (PTE), there’s a catch that surprises a lot of inventors and startup teams: you only get one patent per product. That’s the “One Patent Per Product Rule.” Understanding How Patent Term Extension Actually Works When…

Getting a new product approved is tough enough. But keeping that approval strong over time—through labeling tweaks, supplements, and patent term extensions—can feel like walking through a legal maze blindfolded. Every small move, every update, every extra form carries weight. One missed step can delay approval, weaken patent rights, or even open the door for…

In the world of life sciences, time is everything. When a company spends a decade turning an idea into a drug that saves lives, every extra day of patent life matters. That’s where Patent Term Extension (PTE) comes in — a system that gives back some of the time lost during the long and complex…

If you’ve ever worked on bringing a new drug, biologic, or medical device to life, you know how long and expensive that road can be. Years of testing. Endless rounds of regulatory review. Mountains of paperwork. And by the time you finally get approval, the patent clock that’s supposed to protect your invention has already…

When you build something new in biotech or pharma, time is your most precious resource. You spend years testing, refining, and proving your innovation—only to face one big challenge: the clock on your patent doesn’t stop ticking while you wait for FDA approval. That’s where Patent Term Extension (PTE) comes in. Understanding Why Patent Term…

Speed matters. Every day you spend waiting on the patent office is a day your competitors can move, build, and file before you. The U.S. patent system moves at its own pace, but smart founders know how to use that system to their advantage. They don’t just wait—they strategize. Understanding AFCP 2.0: The USPTO’s Hidden…

When you file a patent, time matters. Every day counts. The longer your patent lasts, the stronger your protection — and the better your chances of staying ahead of copycats and competitors. But here’s a fact most founders don’t realize: delays inside the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can actually work in your favor.…

When you spend months—or even years—developing something new, every single day of patent protection counts. But there’s a hidden way inventors and startups lose patent term days without realizing it. It happens quietly, buried deep in filing deadlines and paperwork. It’s not about your invention, it’s not about your claims—it’s about timing. Specifically, the timing…

When you’re building something new—writing code, training a model, or developing a system that could change your industry—the last thing you want to worry about is a missed patent deadline. But in the world of patents, one missed date can cost you months or even years of protection. That’s where docketing for Patent Term Adjustment…