Understanding the Differences Between Trademarks and Patents Intellectual property (IP) rights are crucial for protecting innovations, creative works, and branding in today's competitive market. Two of the most common types of IP are trademarks and patents, each...
How to Successfully Sell a Patent: A Comprehensive Guide Selling a patent can be a complex but rewarding process, offering the potential for significant financial gain and the opportunity to see your patented invention utilized in the marketplace. Whether you're a...
Understanding Patent Annuities in the USA and Europe Introduction to Patent Annuities Patent annuities, also known as patent renewals, are periodic fees that patent holders must pay to maintain the validity of their patents. Both in the USA and Europe, these fees are...
Patent Infringement Examples What are some examples of patent infringement and what do those cases tell us Patent infringement is the unauthorized creation or sale of a product that matches one or more claims in an active patent. A patent owner has the legal right to...
Why is Section 112 of the Patent Act important? Section 112 of the Patent Act, codified as 35 U.S.C. § 112, outlines the requirements for the specification of a patent application. This section is critical as it defines what an inventor must include in their patent...
Navigating USPTO Office Actions: A Comprehensive Guide for Inventors Verna Law, P.C. focuses on intellectual property (patent, trademark, copyright) law and advertising law. If you have a question, please contact us at anthony@vernalaw.com or call at 914-908-6757....
Navigating the Waters of Provisional vs. Non-Provisional Patent Applications: A Strategic Guide In the complex journey of innovation, understanding the distinctions between provisional and non-provisional patent applications is crucial for inventors seeking patent...
Patent Application Law Firm Verna Law, P.C. is your patent application law firm. Contact us at anthony@vernalaw.com or wil@vernalaw.com or call us at 914-908-6757 for any questions you have about patent applications. Our patent application law firm team has over 40...
Navigating the World of Intellectual Property: IP Lawyers vs. Patent Lawyers Here at Verna Law, P.C., we receive phone calls and e-mails asking for "IP Lawyers" or "Patent Attorneys." Our setup is quite simple. Our Managing Partner is Anthony Verna. Our Patent Agent...
The Role and Significance of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) at the USPTO The Patent Trial and Appeal Board...
Understanding Patent Cease and Desist Letters Patents apply to actual inventions and prevent others from...
How Long Does a Patent Last? (In the United States) Introduction Understanding the duration of a patent is crucial for...