The journey to securing a patent is fraught with legal nuances and requirements. Two significant considerations that can impact the patentability of an invention are the “public disclosure” and “on-sale” bars. What Is the Public Disclosure Bar For Patent Applications? One of the fundamental principles governing patent eligibility is the requirement of novelty. An invention must be novel, meaning it …
What is a ‘Poor Man’s Patent’?
A “poor man’s patent” has been thought to be a cheap and quick way of securing rights to an invention. But what is a poor man’s patent? A ‘Poor Man’s Patent’ Defined The phrase “Poor Man’s Patent” is used to describe the process of mailing a postmarked written description of an invention to oneself as evidence of the date that …
Pros and Cons of Provisional Patent Applications
Inventors who wish to receive a patent on their invention and the patent attorneys who represent them are faced with deciding which type of patent application to file. When seeking protection for the way the invention is used and how it works (versus how it looks), an inventor may decide to start by filing a provisional application or they may …
Design Patent Protection for Jewelry Designs
Design patents tend to get overlooked as a means of protection for jewelry designs. This may be a result of the stigma associated with patents as being very costly and taking very long to obtain. However, design patents are substantially less expensive and take a shorter period of time to obtain than utility patents and as such can be a …
News: Top 40 Under 40 Intellectual Property Lawyers NY
News 1/25/2017 We are proud to announce that our Managing Attorney, Kristin Grant, was selected for inclusion in the American Society of Legal Advocates’ list of the Top 40 Under 40 Intellectual Property Lawyers in New York State. American Society of Legal Advocates is an invitation-only legal organization. The Top 40 under 40 award identifies attorneys who combine excellent …
Grant Attorneys Speak to NYLS Fashion Law Class
News 11/29/16 Kristin and Nicoletta had the opportunity to speak to the Fall 2016 Fashion Law class at New York Law School. The panel focused on their career paths, current trends in intellectual property law and the job market for recent graduates. Request one of our attorneys for a speaking engagement via our contact us page.
News: 2016 New York Metro Rising Star
News 5/13/2016 We are proud to announce that our Managing Attorney, Kristin Grant, was selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers 2016 New York Metro Rising Stars list. The Rising Star distinction is given to only 2.5% of attorneys in the New York Metro area. Super Lawyers rates outstanding lawyers from several practice areas who have attained a high-degree of recognition and …
