Why does it take so long to receive a patent?
On average one can expect to receive a patent 1.5–2 years after filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
AI Search Concerns
Recently I had the opportunity to test-drive an AI engine used for prior art reference searching — specifically for uncovering relevant patents based on natural language input combined with emphasis on select keywords.
The USPTO Patent Search Strategy: Step 4— Classification Search
Expand the prior art search with relevant Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) assignments.
Difference between a Patent Search and a Prior Art Search
The term “patent search” can be both misleading and very limiting when it comes to researching whether or not an idea or invention may be patentable.
The USPTO Patent Search Strategy: Step 2 — Keyword Searching
Step 2 of the USPTO Patent Search Strategy is as follows: conduct a keyword search using Patent Public Search.
The USPTO Patent Search Strategy: Step 1 — Brainstorming
This is a shallow dive into the first step of the six that the USPTO recommends in how to undertake a successful prior art search.
Pro Se Assistance through the USPTO
The United States Patent and Trademark Office, otherwise known as the USPTO, is the end-all-be-all of granting patents and trademarks.