December 30, 2024
Are you considering filing for patent protection on your product, prototype, or idea? This guide will help you assess the basic criteria for patentability before investing in hiring a patent attorney. What Is a Patent? A patent is a lega...
READ MORENovember 26, 2024
If you think the only thing shifting this Thanksgiving is the gravy boat being passed across the table, think again! Recent patent policy trends are making waves that could affect turkey-related innovations and beyond. Here’s a serving of how cha...
READ MOREMay 10, 2024
Patents are expensive, complex, and time consuming. They also may be some of your company's most valuable assets. Your outside patent counsel should be a trusted partner that significantly eases the burden of patent strategy and management. U...
READ MOREApril 12, 2024
As the engine of innovation continues to power forward, inventors around the globe are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. But amidst the excitement of creation, there's a critical factor that can't be overlooked: TIMING! For inventors s...
READ MORESeptember 8, 2023
With the current AI craze, one of the most common questions I get is "can I patent my technology that utilizes [ChatGPT / LLMs / known AI models]?" The answer is...Yes! But sometimes, no. So, maybe. There is nothing in the patent law that...
READ MOREMay 18, 2023
Autonomous vehicles and robotics represent one of the fastest growing technology areas in terms of new patent grants. As the technology for autonomous vehicles and robotics continues to advance, it is becoming increasingly important for compa...
READ MOREMay 8, 2023
Bees can be a nuisance. They disrupt our picnics, indiscriminately sting our children, and invade our attics for their destructive hives. But hidden from view to most of us, these tiny creatures play a critical role in maintaining the balance of...
READ MOREMay 19, 2022
In a prior post, I provided an overview of what a provisional application is, how it differs from a non-provisional application, and the requirements for a provisional application to be effective. In this post, we will take a closer look at t...
READ MOREJune 3, 2021
Tech startups, who wants some free money???? You just may be in luck. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs represent the nation’s largest sources of early-stage funding for t...
READ MOREMay 16, 2021
Provisional patent applications are one of the most common IP-related topics of conversation for startup companies. Done properly and under the right circumstances, a provisional patent application can be an extremely useful tool to begin the...
READ MOREJason Amsel is an intellectual property attorney, entrepreneur, and startup advisor. Prior to founding Amsel IP Law, Jason spent 15 years at a large Silicon Valley law firm working with technology startup companies from inception through major acquisitions and IPOs. Throughout his career, Jason has drafted and prosecuted thousands of patent applications for companies ranging from early stage startups to large public companies […]
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