Filing for a Patent Around the World
Overview You have a great idea. You think it is a new invention that will change the U.S. market. All your friends and neighbors will want it and you will have customers from coast to coast. But why stop there? Maybe this invention will be the hottest new product around the world! So, you start […]
Top Ten Patent Myths
Overview If you have ever thought up a great solution to an everyday problem, or maybe watched a show like Shark Tank and said, “Hey, I could have made that!”, then you probably have questions about patents and inventions. This series explores the top ten patent myths, misconceptions, and misunderstandings we hear the most often […]
The Pannu Factors and AI-Assisted Inventions
Overview The USPTO issued guidance which states that, while AI may be used to assist in the inventorship process, each and every claim in a patent must include a significant contribution by a human inventor. You may be wondering, what is a “significant contribution” to an invention? In this post, we seek to answer that […]
Can You Patent Coffee?
Overview The coffee industry is as diverse and competitive as it is lucrative. Innovation thrives from the aromatic beans harvested in exotic locations to the sophisticated machines brewing our morning cup. But with innovation comes the question of protection: Can you patent coffee? This article from the team at Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law delves […]
Patent Basics: What is a Patent?
Overview In intellectual property, patents stand as a cornerstone, offering inventors and businesses the exclusive right to make, use, sell, and distribute their inventions for a limited period. Typically, this exclusivity extends for 20 years from the filing date of the patent application, ensuring that the patent owner can reap the rewards of their innovation without […]
Las Vegas Patents: The Evolution of Slot Machines
Overview The history of slot machines, deeply intertwined with the fabric of Las Vegas’s gaming culture, presents a fascinating journey of innovation, technology, and intellectual property. As a law firm specializing in intellectual property and known for our flat fee patent services, this article delves into the origins of slot machines, tracing the significant patents and technological strides that […]
What Does a Patent Lawyer Do?
Overview As an inventor, you should always consider protecting your inventions from would-be copiers. Patent rights ensure that you retain a legal claim to your creations. Once you acquire a patent, you can profit from your ideas for as long as 20 years from the date of filing while keeping your competitors at bay. However, obtaining a patent requires […]
Client Spotlight: Arctic Sombrero
Local News Story – KELOLAND News caught up with local inventor Ron Heiman to learn about a unique and innovative can cooler. “We tried all sorts of things. I probably have about 300 different changes in my design. And we just kept working and working and we finally came up with a really good useful […]
Google Patent Search – An Overview
Overview Google Patent Search is an invaluable tool for inventors, researchers, and businesses looking to explore patent information, understand the competitive landscape, or protect their intellectual property rights. It is a user-friendly, free, and accessible platform that allows anyone to search and analyze millions of patents from around the world. At Kaufhold & Dix Patent […]
Patent Maintenance, Patent Ownership, and Patent Infringement
“I have been awarded a patent. Do I need to do anything else?” An awarded utility patent must be kept in good standing by paying maintenance fees at 3.5 years, 7.5 years, and 11.5 years after issuance. Just as during the patent-pending period, the holder of the patent can sell it, license it or use it for their own […]