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Apr 13

What Are The Different Types of Patent Searches?

By Omid Khalifeh Blog No Comments

Different Types of Patent Searches – an Overview People are surprised to learn that multiple types of patent searches can be conducted, and the search selected will depend upon the search’s rationale. This article provides an overview of the different types of patent searches that can be done. Novelty or Patentability Search Novelty searches are conducted to determine the likelihood of getting a patent through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This is a vitally important search because you do not want to waste your time and resources on filing a patent application for something that is already…

May 31

Welcome Summer!

By Omid Khalifeh Patent and Trademark No Comments

Summertime is upon us and people everywhere are getting ready to hit the beach. Pack up your picnic lunches, your volleyballs, your beach towels, but don't forget your chair! Beach chairs make it so much more comfortable to sit in the sand and watch the waves roll in. You can get a beach chair that reclines, one that sits high, one that sits low, or one that lies flat so you can get an even tan. Today's patent is from an early beach chair. This one featured a footrest and a built in shade. This patent doesn't look all…

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