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A copyright is a right that the government gives an author of an original work of expression to prohibit others from copying or commercially using

Analyzing patent documents Analyzing patent documents can be as difficult and frustrating task. You have to sort through odd language while looking in lots of

Infringement Analysis Infringement analysis determines whether a product or a process directly reads on a claim in a patent. A patent attorney performs the infringement

Elements of a Design Patents A design patent is a patent granted on the ornamental design of a functional item. A design consists of visual

Drafting the Independent Claim in a Patent There are two essential types of claims: “independent” and “dependent.” “Independent claims” are those that don’t refer to

Cooperative Patent Classification The European Patent Office (EPO) and United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) both have highly developed patent classification systems. The Cooperative