The America Invents Act significantly changes US patent law and has been a major topic of discussion in the patent …
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Reclaiming your copyright rights
There is a lot of talk about copyright termination rights of late, as the earliest opportunity for post-1978 copyright grants …
Patent Maintenance Fees
Maintenance fees are due at three points following patent issuance: 3 ½ years; 7 ½ years; and 11 ½ years, …
Expired patents may put invention in public domain
Many people do a Google patent search to see if a patent already exists that describes their invention idea or …
Limitations of the Australian Patent Office as an ISA or IPEA
When you select your international search authority and international preliminary examination authority, it is important to understand what subject matter …
Limitations of EPO as ISA & IPEA
When you select your international search authority and international preliminary examination authority, it is important to understand what subject matter …
Applications subject to the 500’ rule – new convenience store regulations for the City of Rochester
Any establishment seeking a retail on-premises liquor license (not a beer and wine application) is subject to the 500’ rule, …
A minimum wage increase that could put some restaurants out of business
“Obamacare” worries small business employers. The added overhead cost for offering health insurance imposes a huge burden on many small …
Countries that are not PCT contracting states as of October 2012
Afghanistan Iran (Islamic Republic of) Samoa Andorra Iraq Saudi Arabia Argentina Jamaica Solomon Islands Bahamas Jordan Somalia Bangladesh Kiribati …
Other Regional Patent Offices as of October 2012
AP ARIPO Patent EA Eurasian Patent OA OAPI Patent (regional patent only) BW Botswana AM Armenia …