by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 13, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
Thank you for your feedback! The response to my TEDx Talk “Silencing Self-Doubt” has truly moved me. So many of you shared how it made you pause, reflect, and reclaim your power—and for that, I’m beyond grateful. If you haven’t watched it yet, this is your sign....
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...
