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Discover the key patent application process steps, from filing to USPTO review, plus common challenges and international patent considerations. read more

Forming a partnership in Texas requires choosing the right structure, filing state forms, and drafting agreements. Learn types, taxes, and key legal steps. read more

Learn the differences between a partnership agreement vs operating agreement, including liability, taxes, and key provisions to protect your business. read more

Learn the difference between a patent application number and a publication number, why publication numbers matter, and how they track inventions worldwide. read more

Learn how co patent ownership works, including licensing rights, infringement challenges, and cooperation agreements. Protect your innovation collaboratively. read more

Learn how to handle a patent rejection, including final rejections, Section 101 issues, and strategic responses like RCEs, AFCPs, and appeals. read more

Learn whether the order of names in a patent author list matters, how inventorship is determined, and what happens if the list is wrong. read more

Learn how to correctly use the patent symbol, including “Patent Pending” and issued patent markings, and avoid misuse. Compare with trademark and copyright. read more

Patent privateering lets firms enforce patents through third parties, shaping R&D, competition, and innovation. Learn key cases, impacts, and future outlook. read more

Learn how a patent type grant differs from publication, requirements for grant, and what rights you gain once issued. Covers utility, design, and PCT patents. read more