Asking “which is better, a utility patent or a design patent?” is similar to asking, “which is better, a Humvee or a Ferrari?” It all depends on what you need it for. If you want to drive up rugged mountain roads and cross a stream, a Ferrari won’t be much use. If you want to … Read more
Do you have the coolest design ever, that you think will help you sell thousands of copies of your product? Want to protect that design with a patent? On a very tight budget and wondering if you can File a US Design Patent on Your Own, without a lawyer? The answer is yes …but… there … Read more
Patents can be expensive and time-consuming to acquire. Are they worth the time and expense? The answer is “it depends.” In some cases, patents are vitally important. In other cases, they might not help much. In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of patent protection. 7 Benefits of Patent Protection There are … Read more
Design Patent Definition in Brazil A design patent provides legal protection for the unique visual proprieties and qualities of a manufactured item. It may be granted if the product has a distinct configuration, distinct surface ornamentation, or both, but it also has to have practical utility. In Brazil as in the United States, objects that … Read more