by Cindy Spohr | Nov 8, 2021
Quality Patent Searches with LexisNexis TotalPatent One® It may sound outlandish but constructing and executing quality patent searches has a lot in common with erecting any physical structure. It is best to begin with a solid foundation in either scenario but, in the...
by Cindy Spohr | Oct 20, 2021
Upgrade Your Design Patent Searches With LexisNexis TotalPatent One® Utility patents get most of the attention in the patent world, but design patents come with unique advantages, and can be valuable additions to client patent portfolios. Unlike utility patents that...
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...
