by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 12, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
USPTO Office Actions What is a USPTO Office Action? An office action sets forth the basis for any objections, rejections, and allowability. What does a rejection mean? Rejections are a normal part of the process. They help define what is patentable. Often due to...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 12, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
MICRO ENTITY STATUS Here’s more information to help you determine if you qualify to file a patent application and claim microentity status. If you are eligible, the USPTO will reduce most patent fees by 75%. Gross income – Use form SB/15a to certify: The applicant...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 12, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
Patent Basics Here is some important information about patents What is a patent? A Property Right: Right to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering for sale a claimed invention Territorial: Protection only in territory that granted patent: NO WORLDWIDE...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 12, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR A US NON-PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION In order to receive a filing date for a non-provisional patent application, the following is required: A specification, including a description and at least one claim Drawings, when necessary Inventor...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 12, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
THE ROLE OF THE USPTO EXAMINER vs. THE ROLE OF THE APPLICANT The Examiner plays a critical role in the prosecution of your US patent application. Read and understand the application Search for prior art Evaluate the specification and claim(s) Respond by issuing office...
