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Can fee related expired patent be renewed?
Awarded Sep 26 at 17:34
I was removed as inventor on a patent after leaving the company. Do I have any rights?
Awarded Jul 12 at 4:09
Can I patent a specific workflow?
Awarded Apr 25 at 9:32
What does "WO" in front of patent WO 05/006842 mean?
Awarded Feb 3 at 4:25
Enabling Users to Interact in a Virtual Space (Worlds Inc) - Issued Patent - PRIOR ART REQUEST
Awarded Jan 9 at 22:57
How to create an Applicant Response to Pre-Exam Formalities Notice
Awarded Dec 12, 2022 at 20:27
Downloading XML for USPTO patents
Awarded Nov 20, 2022 at 15:21
Facing issues while e-filing provisional patent application
Awarded Nov 18, 2022 at 0:31
What is the impact of submitting a terminal disclaimer on an application if the prior application is not allowed?
Awarded Nov 6, 2022 at 22:35
Where to do download patents data?
Awarded Oct 8, 2022 at 2:35
Who is allowed to sue for patent infringement?
Awarded Jul 11, 2022 at 16:50
A method claim dependent on an apparatus claim? (US7873522)
Awarded Jun 28, 2022 at 6:34
Are data structures patentable?
Awarded Jun 1, 2022 at 5:51
Provisional patents formal font size and style
Awarded Apr 25, 2022 at 1:25
Meaning and implications of "non-entry into the European phase"
Awarded Apr 20, 2022 at 22:57
Can SaaS, PaaS, IaaS be patented?
Awarded Mar 23, 2022 at 13:33
ONLINE ESCORT SERVICE Patent Application - PRIOR ART REQUEST
Awarded Mar 16, 2022 at 20:08
Does the US Only patent on the four bar linkage (Horst link) suspension affect popular mountain bikes in the US?
Awarded Feb 24, 2022 at 21:52
What happens if I come with an idea that was already patented?
Awarded Nov 26, 2021 at 20:55
Can a very basic shape of a product be patented?
Awarded May 29, 2021 at 5:33
What happened to dependent claims if referred independent claim rejected?
Awarded Mar 2, 2021 at 1:40
API access to USPTO application
Awarded Feb 6, 2021 at 15:20
How can I protect my SaaS startup with patents?
Awarded Jan 28, 2021 at 5:26
WIPO patent filing vs US patent?
Awarded Jan 17, 2021 at 18:48
What is family-to-family citations and how is it different from patent-to-patent citations?
Awarded Nov 30, 2020 at 13:42
Can I patent a product I'm already selling?
Awarded Nov 17, 2020 at 9:47
Expired Patent?
Awarded Sep 12, 2020 at 9:17
Video game mechanics patentable?
Awarded Jul 22, 2020 at 4:28
Can I patent something that is already sold in another country?
Awarded Jul 1, 2020 at 15:52
What should I do if my name is missing from a patent?
Awarded Jun 25, 2020 at 15:40
Single Sentence claim and use of semicolon -linker "; and" in claims
Awarded Jun 4, 2020 at 23:04
Double tap spacebar to insert period and capitalize next character (RIM) - Issued Patent - PRIOR ART REQUEST
Awarded May 5, 2020 at 4:48
What is the difference between Application number, Publication number and Patent number?
Awarded May 2, 2020 at 19:06
Is my system an infrigement of the Active Time Battle patent from Final Fantasy?
Awarded Apr 13, 2020 at 20:25
What is a difference between System Claims and Method Claims?
Awarded Mar 21, 2020 at 15:50
Order of Patent Inventors on a Patent Application
Awarded Jan 28, 2020 at 21:25
What is the difference between the filing and priority date, since it is the same date for this invention?
Awarded Jan 21, 2020 at 6:20
What does it mean if a patent's status is expired and grant?
Awarded Jan 19, 2020 at 10:20
Is there any site to download patents in bulk in PDF format?
Awarded Jan 18, 2020 at 21:40
Does "Reasons for Allowance" in transaction history description of PAIR point to a probable patent grant in the near future?
Awarded Dec 7, 2019 at 0:35
What is the difference between a withdrawn claim and a cancelled claim?
Awarded Nov 13, 2019 at 18:20
I had invented and published before this patent application - How do I get it invalidated?
Awarded Aug 15, 2019 at 21:00
What is the new time limit for reviving an abandoned patent application? Any case law?
Awarded Jul 30, 2019 at 20:40
Images were taken off Google Patent search
Awarded Jul 18, 2019 at 5:55
How do I find out if a patent is still active?
Awarded May 16, 2019 at 5:45
Response to Notice to file corrected application papers
Awarded May 15, 2019 at 8:05
When do file histories for US Patent Applications appear in Public PAIR?
Awarded May 3, 2019 at 14:25
What is a "Withdrawn" Patent?
Awarded Apr 19, 2019 at 13:40
Re-file a Patent deemed Abandoned?
Awarded Mar 13, 2019 at 2:00
Patent Number suffix A1 / B2 etc.
Awarded Mar 7, 2019 at 21:00
What can I do to someone who stole my idea and patented it?
Awarded Feb 4, 2019 at 9:00
Where can I find a patent with the number ZL 2014 2 0446264.5?
Awarded Jan 26, 2019 at 18:45
Docketed New Case - Ready for Examination
Awarded Jan 10, 2019 at 10:45
How to determine the status of a patent application on Google Patents?
Awarded Jan 5, 2019 at 7:50
Is it practical for a novice to successfully file a patent without hiring a patent lawyer?
Awarded Jan 3, 2019 at 7:25
Online Dating - Identifying Nearby, Compatible Users (Zoosk) - Patent Application - PRIOR ART REQUEST
Awarded Oct 22, 2018 at 5:25
Does US 2006/0073976 A1 really describe how to build a time machine?
Awarded Sep 11, 2018 at 1:15
What constitutes enough of a change in a design patent for me to construct something for personal use?
Awarded May 17, 2018 at 0:07
How to Find current Ownership of a patent?
Awarded May 11, 2018 at 17:38
Why did my patent on game rules not prevent these subsequent design patents?
Awarded May 10, 2018 at 2:51
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