by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 14, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
Got IP? Got a brilliant idea, a unique brand name, or a creative work? Then you’ve GOT IP! But what kind? Understanding the differences between a Patent, Trademark, and Copyright is crucial for protecting your innovations, brand identity, and original creations....
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 14, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
A trademark is a legal protection for a brand’s identifying features, including names, logos, slogans, and even certain designs. For athletes looking to monetize their NIL, trademarks are an essential tool that offers several key benefits: Brand Protection: Athletes...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 14, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
Signature requirements – US Patent Applications A signature is required when you fill out a US patent application. Signatures can be: Handwritten S-signature – Name between two single forward slashes – Signature must be accompanied by printed/typed name of the signer...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 14, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
CLAIMING THE BENEFIT – US PATENT APPLICATIONS Claiming benefits in a patent application allows an applicant to preserve the filing date of a previous patent application (often a provisional application or a related non-provisional application) while filing a new...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 14, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
If you’ve ever looked at a patent and wondered why the claims read like a blend of legalese and engineering jargon, you’re not alone. But there is a method to the madness—every patent claim is built from three required parts, and each part plays a critical role in...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 14, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
SURCHARGE- USPTO FEES A surcharge will be assesed for late submission of the basic filing requirements including late submission of inventor’s oath and filing an application that does not contain at least one claim on filing, for example. SAMPLE NOTICE TO FILE...
