Monthly Archives: July 2015

The term nonobviousness is a legal term of art in the patent world.  The question is would the invention have been obvious to  a person having ordinary skill in the art (a PHOSITA) at the time of invention.  While this … Continue reading →

One of the requirements for receiving a patent on an idea is that the idea must be novel, or new.  This requirement is found at 35 U.S.C. 102.  In general, the novelty patent requirement means that the idea as claimed … Continue reading →

In order to obtain a patent on an idea, that idea must be “useful.”   In other words, the idea must have some useful purpose.  The “useful” patent requirement is a low standard and typically easy to meet.  Typical exceptions … Continue reading →

If you have an idea that you view as worth protecting, you should file a patent application before you disclose the idea to any third parties.  In the United States, you have a 1 year grace period from the time … Continue reading →