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APPLICATION PROCESS

Common Patent Mistakes: Word Choice Matters

By Michael O'Brien | Nov 20, 2017

If you’ve ever taken even a cursory glance at a patent, you’re certainly aware that you most definitely won’t find ...
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Patent Applications Provide Provisional Rights Which Protect You from Infringers

By Michael O'Brien | Nov 7, 2017

Chances are that you have purchased products in packaging that indicated in tiny letters “Patent Pending” or “Patent Applied For.” ...
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Common Patent Mistakes: Inappropriate “Field of the Invention” Responses

By Michael O'Brien | Oct 31, 2017

When you fill out a patent application, there’s an unassuming little section titled “Field of the Invention.” The formula for ...
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When Drafting a Patent Application, Don’t Just Focus On Intended Use

By Michael O'Brien | Sep 6, 2017

When an inventor is putting together their patent application and crafting their patent claims, typically visualize how they intend to ...
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How to Tell If You Are Committing Patent Infringement

By Michael O'Brien | Jun 19, 2017

I have had a number of clients worriedly ask me, “How do I know if I’m infringing on another inventor’s ...
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‘By Reference’ Patent Applications, and Why They’re a Bad Idea

By Michael O'Brien | Jun 13, 2017

When you file a patent application, one of the key pieces of paperwork that must be submitted is an application ...
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Better Know a Patent Form: Forgetting to File a Micro-Entity Certification

By Michael O'Brien | Jun 6, 2017

Given that we’re a law office, it’s not a surprise that we often advise patent holders to secure legal assistance ...
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Violating the On-Sale Bar Can Render Your Patent Invalid

By Michael O'Brien | May 17, 2017

Our patent law office helps inventors file hundreds of patent applications every year. Typically, this is accomplished without complication. But ...
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Biotech Firms Lose Drug Patent Cases. What Are Their Options?

By Michael O'Brien | Apr 6, 2017

Two pharmaceutical companies—Acorda Therapeutics and Forward Pharma—recently saw their stocks drop by 20% each after they notified investors that they ...
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Indication Patents

By Michael O'Brien | Mar 28, 2017

Developing a new pharmaceutical and bringing it to market can be incredibly expensive, in the range of hundreds of millions ...
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Extending Life of Patents for Pharmaceutical Drugs

By Michael O'Brien | Mar 20, 2017

The cost of developing a single new prescription drug is incredibly high, ranging from hundreds of millions to a few ...
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Types of Pharmaceutical Patents

By Michael O'Brien | Mar 13, 2017

When pharmaceutical companies develop a new drug, there are two types of patents that they most commonly apply for: Active ...
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