Using a Contingent Fee Attorney to Avoid the High Cost of Patent Litigation
Brett Trout The Cost of Defending Your Patent As an inventor or patent holder, your intellectual property represents years of hard work, creativity, and financial expenditures. But what happens when another party infringes on your patent rights? The average cost of taking your patent infringement case to a jury is $2.8 million. Even for smaller […]
Why Drafting Your Own Provisional Patent Can Be a Risky and Irreparable Mistake
Brett Trout For inventors, the thrill of creating something new often comes with the desire to protect their innovation. Drafted correctly, provisional patent applications can be a cost-effective and relatively quick way to establish a filing date while giving inventors time to further refine their invention or secure funding. However, many inventors are tempted to […]
Why Securing a Patent Is a Valuable Investment in Your Innovation
Brett Trout Innovation drives progress. Whether you’re an independent inventor with a groundbreaking idea or a business leader developing cutting-edge technology, your intellectual property (IP) is one of your most valuable assets. Securing a patent not only protects your invention but also provides you with the competitive edge needed to thrive in today’s market. But […]
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Patenting Your Invention
Brett J. Trout You’ve created a new invention, congratulations! Protecting your idea through a patent is an essential step in safeguarding your intellectual property. Below, I answer some of the most common questions about the patent process to help you understand what’s involved and how to proceed. 1. What is a patent? A patent is […]
The USPTO Just Made Getting an AI Patent Easier — What You Need to Know
Brett Trout What’s Behind the Headlines? The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has now issued an internal memorandum to examiners, particularly those in software-related technology centers focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Over the past few years, patent examiners at the USPTO have become increasingly critical of patents incorporating some aspect […]
Nintendo’s Attempt to Monopolize Third-party “Mods” Could Have Serious Negative Implications for Independent Developers
Brett Trout I previously wrote about Nintendo’s ongoing legal battle with Palworld developer Pocketpair earlier this year. Now the gaming giant has asked the Tokyo District Court to rule that community-created game modifications (“mods”) should not count as prior art in patent disputes. This bold move could have far-reaching consequences not only for modders and developers, […]