The AIA has started a race to the patent office. This will be especially true for technologies where several inventors, …
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Pre-patent disclosure of your invention
There are many times that you need to disclose information about your inventive concept to third parties such as vendors, …
Taking your business into the cloud: Virtual tasting event for wineries and microbreweries
Small wineries and microbreweries produce world class products but can be relatively unknown because of the limited budget and time …
Obstacles for restaurant uniforms
One of the best parts of being in America is the freedoms we enjoy. However, at times, personal freedoms can …
Four ways the 2012 elections can impact the NY restaurant industry
Every four years, the general public gets inundated with political campaigns aimed at scaring us into voting for one candidate …
How to dissolve your DBA with New York State Department of State
At some point during the life cycle of owning your business, you may find that you no longer have use …
New PCT country: Israel
Israel began a pilot PPH program on August 1, 2012. This is great news for biotech and pharmaceutical patentees, since …
New PCT Country: Brunei Darussalam
As of February 17, 2012, Brunei (BN) became a Paris Convention country for PCT and Paris Convention patent procedure participation. …
Should I file a national or regional application for foreign patent protection?
The decision between filing a national application or a regional application involves numerous factors: the number of countries where protection …
How do I decide whether to enter the national stage?
During the PCT process, you may find yourself asking questions like: “Should I enter the national stage?” “How do I …