Patent Essentials
From a former USPTO official: How the patent process works, and how to make it work for you
Prior Art
Patent Essentials
From a former USPTO official: Why a patent search matters, and how to do it right
Patent Search Options
If you do your own patent search without much experience, you probably will not find the prior art the patent examiner will find during searching. This will result in the rejection of your patent application if you file it on your own.
Designing for a Patent
Heed these 5 main principles, with your prospective licensee’s preferences also in mind. A negative patent search—that is, finding nothing like your invention—is not reliable.