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Where can I find all the reference documentation for a PCT?
Awarded May 21 at 7:43
Can I have a patent for a product inspired by a really famous movie?
Awarded May 14 at 20:37
does an open source project describing how to make something infringe a patent?
Awarded May 13 at 11:51
Authentic barcodes using digital signatures (Verisign) - Patent Application - PRIOR ART REQUEST
Awarded May 8 at 14:48
Calculating a patent expiration date from PAIRS and Patent Term Calculator
Awarded May 3 at 18:38
Questions about derivative process and abusive disclosure
Awarded May 3 at 4:20
Patenting computer software/method that uses public domain aspects
Awarded May 2 at 23:42
How common is it for public companies in US to sue each other regarding patent?
Awarded May 2 at 18:37
Run-level video encoding - Copied from Open Source Logs (Tandberg) - Patent Application - PRIOR ART REQUEST
Awarded Apr 28 at 15:55
Foreign filing of a U.S. based patent before PCT or disclosure
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Are patents titles required to be unique?
Awarded Apr 9 at 12:05
What is the purpose of the composition the patent office sends
Awarded Apr 5 at 17:18
When the product as-sold is unpatentable but the product as-used is patented
Awarded Apr 3 at 23:15
Help identify the country and the invention of this patent 20877
Awarded Apr 2 at 23:32
Is it ok to introduce a named element in a claim and never mention it again?
Awarded Apr 2 at 23:21
What is the reason that the 20 year patent protection term starts from filing dates rather than issue dates?
Awarded Apr 1 at 20:50
What are the absolute minimum theoretical requirements for a provisional patent application?
Awarded Mar 26 at 6:26
any other patents involving baseball caps for pigtails?
Awarded Mar 12 at 15:02
Patenting an invention already sold as a toy in Japan [duplicate]
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Patentability Of Parameter Optimization For Previously Patented Process
Awarded Feb 21 at 12:50
Video game mechanics patentable?
Awarded Feb 10 at 18:03
Provisional application in UK
Awarded Feb 9 at 22:02
A 2010 patent shows a WIPO filing and granted EP patent, but no US mark. Does that mean the patent was not granted or pursued in the US?
Awarded Feb 4 at 20:11
Why do patent protections last 20 years?
Awarded Jan 25 at 22:18
Where are “Discussions” from Google Patents?
Awarded Jan 21 at 14:32
Is the “Brief Summary of the Invention” section actually required?
Awarded Jan 19 at 22:56
Is there a way to completely cancel earlier applications?
Awarded Jan 17 at 15:47
After drafting two independent claims for interrelated apparatus, is it possible to draft 3rd independent which include both?
Awarded Dec 26 '20 at 18:52
Enforcing production process patents
Awarded Dec 26 '20 at 18:36
Hi there, looking for prior art searchers who would be open to try a new non-commercial prior art search tool and share their feedback!
Awarded Dec 16 '20 at 15:03
Someone claimed patent Infringment but didn't have a patent?
Awarded Nov 30 '20 at 17:25
Can technology manufactured in UK be sold in US if only US patented but earlier manufactured in UK
Awarded Nov 27 '20 at 23:40
Inventor omitted from the provisional application
Awarded Nov 23 '20 at 1:02
How much time does a patent lawyer in the United States spend on writing vs other activities?
Awarded Oct 27 '20 at 23:17
How can I write the four configuration of a system in the claims of a patent?
Awarded Oct 7 '20 at 14:18
Is JPWO2011145301A1 patent granted?
Awarded Sep 29 '20 at 21:12
API access to USPTO application
Awarded Sep 21 '20 at 10:49
Why Aren't Patent Expirations Listed for USPTO Gazette Vol. 1454 No. 2?
Awarded Sep 18 '20 at 15:40
What does “Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase” mean?
Awarded Sep 17 '20 at 16:17
What are the rules regarding the applicant being his own lexicographer?
Awarded Sep 8 '20 at 6:03
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Awarded Sep 6 '20 at 9:00
Former employer asking for assignment rights
Awarded Aug 31 '20 at 20:32
How to get a patent or patent application permalink at the USPTO website?
Awarded Aug 30 '20 at 21:05
How are patents to “a second medical use” enforced?
Awarded Aug 27 '20 at 8:35
PRIOR ART REQUEST: US7,051,342 - Method and system for remote automation of object oriented applications
Awarded Aug 12 '20 at 16:02
“Undue experimentation” - why isn't the patent office more demanding to minimise it (e.g. provide parts list)?
Awarded Aug 8 '20 at 5:04
‘Preferred embodiment’ containing salient details
Awarded Aug 6 '20 at 23:11
Can a patent have 2 different CPC classes?
Awarded Jul 27 '20 at 21:37
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Awarded Jul 1 '20 at 5:01
Why not raise eligibility under 101 after Myriad on granted patents?
Awarded Jun 11 '20 at 7:08
API access to USPTO application
Awarded May 30 '20 at 2:57
What's the criteria for you to get a patent on an improvement?
Awarded May 17 '20 at 18:20
Can independent 3rd party disclosures created during grace period after inventor disclosure be used against inventors after the grace period?
Awarded May 8 '20 at 14:47
Patent overseas
Awarded May 7 '20 at 18:03
Is US RE43748 still alive?
Awarded Apr 24 '20 at 5:06
How do entrepreneurs determine if their idea is not infringing any patents
Awarded Apr 15 '20 at 16:40
We didn't patent a possible innovation before the release. What are the risks?
Awarded Apr 8 '20 at 13:25
Changing aspect/step of system/method of patent claim to avoid infringing upon patent
Awarded Apr 7 '20 at 7:05
Can a claim be considered prior art if when taken out of context it describes your invention?
Awarded Apr 2 '20 at 10:10
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