By Babak Akhlaghi on March 21, 2024. In the rapidly evolving world of technology, blockchain stands out as a revolutionary force, reshaping industries with its decentralized, secure, and transparent nature. From cryptocurrency to smart contracts, and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), blockchain […]
KNOW MOREStarting April 18, 2023, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will start giving out electronic patent grants that save paper instead of printed ones. They will still give a paper copy for a little while and then you can buy it for a small […]
KNOW MOREThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a final rule that eliminates the existing provisions of 37 CFR part 11 relating to continuing legal education (CLE) certification and recognition for patent practitioners. This means that 37 CFR 11.11(a)(3), which provided registered patent […]
KNOW MOREThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced the launch of its new Intellectual Property (IP) Identifier tool. This virtual resource is designed to help those who are less familiar with IP to identify whether they have IP and the IP protections they […]
KNOW MOREThis article provides a brief introduction to the U.S. patent system. It covers various stages involved in obtaining a U.S. patent including filing of a patent application, publication of the application, substantive examination of the application, and grant of the application. This article will also identify […]
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