Intellectual Property Resources for Growing Businesses

Patents Informational: Patentability Searches

Patents Informational:  Patentability SearchesFelipe Hernandez

A patentability search is conducted based on a proposed invention to uncover any prior art that is the same as or sufficiently similar to the proposed invention such that it would create hurdles to securing a patent. Learn more in this informational.

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Patents Informational: Freedom To Operate Opinions

Patents Informational:  Freedom To Operate OpinionsFelipe Hernandez

The significant number of active patents in the United States creates risks for businesses commercializing products or services. A freedom to operate (FTO) opinion can be an effective tool for addressing such risks. Learn more in this informational.

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Patents Informational: Non-Infringement Opinions

Patents Informational:  Non-Infringement OpinionsFelipe Hernandez

With the significant number of active patents in the United States, commercializing a product or service may create the risk of alleged patent infringement. However, receiving a cease-and-desist letter identifying a third-party patent does not necessarily mean that patent infringement has actually occurred. Learn more in this informational.

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Patents Informational: Patent Invalidity Opinions

Patents Informational:  Patent Invalidity OpinionsFelipe Hernandez

With the significant number of active patents in the United States, commercializing products or services can attract allegations of third-party patent infringement. A patent invalidity opinion can be a useful tool when facing such allegations. Learn more in this informational

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