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Q. What happens if prior art is not disclosed in a patent application? posted Tuesday 22 of January 2013 by Julianne A. The patent can be held invalid and, perhaps, any litigation you commence knowing that the patent is invalid could result in your h... view tags: prior, art, disclosed, patent, application

Q. What should I do if I make improvements to my invention after filing my provisional patent application since I cannot amend the original application? posted Thursday 10 of January 2013 by Joseph A. You may file a second application claiming priority to the original application if you file the second application within one year... view tags: improvements, invention, filing, provisional, patent, application

Q. Dr Patentstein, I am interested in a product that has several patents. How do I know (I am a layman) what the expiration is on the patents? would they be based on the date of the first filing? posted Sunday 6 of January 2013 by john A. The valid term or enforceable life for US patents is difficult to determine because it depends on (1) whether maintenance fees hav... view tags: product, several, patents, expiration, first filing

Q. What's the general process for revising non-provisional patent applications in the US? posted Monday 10 of December 2012 by Marco A. If the application is pending, the inventor or his attorney can file amendments, provided that no new features of the invention ar... view tags: revising, revise, non-provisional, patent, applications

Q. I have mailed myself a description of my invention - am I protected by the patent laws now? posted Wednesday 7 of November 2012 by Teresa A. No, except in the US and then only if you prepare and file a patent application before March 15, 2013, you will be able to benefit... view tags: mailed, invention, myself, patent, protected, law

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