Tag: Patent Basics

You did the hard part. You built something new, something useful. You filed a patent application. That alone puts you ahead of most builders. But then… silence. Or maybe confusion. Or maybe you got a letter from the patent office that felt like it was written in a different language. Waiting—but Not Just Waiting What…

You filed your patent. You waited. You were excited. Then—bam—a letter shows up from the patent office. It’s called an “office action,” and suddenly you’re staring at a bunch of legal words that sound like you did something wrong. What Is a Patent Office Action? It’s Basically Feedback From the Patent Office When you file…

You’ve done the hard part. You came up with something new. You figured out how to explain it clearly. You filed your patent application. So now what? A lot of founders think that once you hit submit, you’re just waiting. But there’s actually a whole process that kicks off behind the scenes—and the person at…

Let’s keep it real. Most people don’t like hearing the word “rejection.” Especially not when it comes from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) after you’ve put time, energy, and money into your patent application. What exactly is a patent rejection? Understanding the role of a patent examiner A patent rejection isn’t personal—it’s procedural.…

You already did the hard part. You filed your patent application. You took your idea, the thing you’ve been building, tweaking, testing, and protecting—and you turned it into a real legal document. That’s a big step. But maybe you spotted something off. Maybe a feature changed. Or your product evolved. Or you just realized a…

You took the first big step. You filed a patent. That’s a big deal. It means you’re serious about protecting what you built. But now that the paperwork is in, what actually happens next? Here’s the truth: filing a patent doesn’t mean your invention is protected right away. It starts a long process. A process…

You’ve built something. Maybe it’s software. Maybe it’s hardware. Maybe it’s a tool, a system, or a clever new way to solve a problem. It works. It’s yours. And you know it could be big. Now comes that moment. Do you protect it? Do you wait? Do you risk it? That’s where “patent pending” enters…

You’ve built something. Maybe it’s a new way to speed up machine learning. Maybe it’s a tool that solves a headache nobody else figured out. Whatever it is, it’s yours—and it matters. Now you’re thinking about a patent. Not because you want a fancy certificate to hang on your wall, but because you want protection.…

You’re building something new. Something exciting. Maybe it’s a product, maybe it’s tech, maybe it’s software. Whatever it is, you know it matters. And now you’re wondering—can I start talking about this? Can I pitch it? Can I sell it? Even though my patent is still pending? What “Patent Pending” Really Means It’s More Than…

Let’s get right into it. You’ve filed a patent—or you’re about to—and now you want to know what’s happening with it. Is it moving forward? Is it stuck? Has the examiner looked at it yet? Tracking your patent status might seem like a boring chore, but it’s actually one of the smartest things you can…