Many inventions that are created are combinations of elements that are already in the public domain. I question that I frequently get asked, is “What is the standard required for patentability if I am combining a couple of elements from different inventions to create something better?” This blog post by an Austin, TX Patent Attorney [...]

1) It is important to include figures detailing each and every novel feature of your invention. As a patent attorney, inventors who have created a mechanical invention will typically only provide me with a couple of figures detailing only the most specific features of their invention without taking into considerations different ways a product could [...]

As an Austin, Texas Patent Attorney I recommend inventors and start-ups do the following before speaking with a patent attorney. 1-      Do Your Own Patent Search While I recommend that companies obtain a patent attorney to complete a patent search and opinion, I do believe that companies should perform their own patent search before they [...]

A design patent is a patent granted for the “ornamental design” (i.e. the look) of a functional item. Design patents have been granted for a plurality of different items ranging from tangible items such as cars, computers, lamps to non-tangible items such as mobile application icons and buttons on a computer screen. The standard for [...]

An initial question I frequently get asked by inventors or start-up companies going through the patent process for the first time is “How much does it cost to obtain a patent?” This is a difficult question for a patent attorney to answer, but as an initial ball park figure estimate at least $7000. This price [...]