by Cindy Spohr | Sep 20, 2021
Prior Art Research Conducting prior art research before filing a patent application can have a profound influence on patent strategies and outcomes. Not only can understanding prior art help to determine whether an invention is patentable, but it can also inform how a...
by Cindy Spohr | Aug 30, 2021
Evaluate Patent Records Early in the Patent Process Patent analysis is not just something to be done once throughout the patent process. Analyses of prior art references, patent drafts and patent examiner data all have their place and provide their own unique insights...
by Cindy Spohr | Aug 17, 2021
Use Modern Patent Search Tools for Better Results It is easy to develop tunnel vision when doing the things that we do the most. It seems practical, whether consciously considered or not, to keep performing tasks the same way we always have rather than committing time...
by Cindy Spohr | Aug 17, 2021
Patent Tools for Avoiding Office Actions Problems are generally much less costly to avoid than to fix. A simple oil change can help prevent a blown engine, and a green salad here and there can help prevent future disease. For patent practitioners, thorough planning...
by Cindy Spohr | Jul 22, 2021
Streamline the Patent Process with Research and Drafting Tools As patent practitioners, we often acknowledge and utilize the stages of the patent process to manage expectations, while providing a road map to our clients. We begin with prior art searches, and if the...
by Cindy Spohr | Jul 20, 2021
Gain Greater Access to Patent Records With LexisNexis TotalPatent One® Making patent records more accessible to researchers is foundational to helping them conduct patent searches more effectively and efficiently. Access to patent records, of course, includes...
