What Is a PCT Application? International Patent Filing and Overseas Strategy
Businesses expanding internationally need to decide when and how to file patent applications abroad.
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When Is a Divisional Patent Application Useful? Concepts and Strategy
A single application may contain several inventions. Divisional applications allow an applicant to separate those inventions and pursue patent protection for them individually.
Read articleAccelerated Patent Examination: Eligibility and Timing
One of the most common questions we receive after filing a patent application is “When will it be registered?”
Read articleMissed Patent Annuities: Expiration and Restoration of Rights
Obtaining a patent is not the end of the process: businesses and inventors also need to maintain it.
Read articleResponding to a Patent Warning Letter: Considering Invalidation Proceedings
A competitor's patent may complicate a product launch, or a business may receive an unexpected infringement warning. Understanding the available responses is essential.
Read articlePatent Transfers: Procedure and Essential Checks
Because patents are closely tied to a company's technological advantage, transfers of patent rights often arise during its operations.
Read articleWhy One Patent May Not Be Enough: Patent Portfolio Strategy
Developing new technology often prompts a patent application. But does a single patent provide the protection the business needs?
Read articleWhy Good Technology May Not Be Patentable: Three Pre-Filing Questions
Many businesses file patent applications for new technology, but grant rates may be lower than they expect. Technical merit alone does not establish patentability.
Read articleFrom Patent Application to Registration: The Procedure
Filing alone does not establish a patent right. The process involves application, examination and registration.
Read articleDo Solo Founders Need Patents? Practical Considerations
Solo founders and small-business owners often ask whether patent protection is necessary.
Read articleConsidering Utility Models When Patent Protection Feels Burdensome
An inventive idea may prompt the question, "Could this be patented?" Complex documentation, examination time and cost can nevertheless make the process seem daunting.
Read articleAfter an Unsuccessful Patent Appeal: Separate Applications
Changes to Korea's Patent Act seek to protect applicants' rights and improve opportunities to obtain patents. The separate application procedure introduced in 2022 is one such measure. How does it differ from a divisional application?
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