USPTO and Ghana sign historic statement of intent for Accelerated Patent-Grant arrangement
Last month, The U.S Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) signed an agreement for a new Accelerated Patent Grant (APG) arrangement with Ghana’s…
Free Patent Advice for Social Enterprises in Rhode Island
Is your enterprise a social one? Get free patent advice at virtual office hours A social enterprise is a business model that…
Can’t Sleep? This device delivers vibrations to mask sound.
Ted Schmiechen’s device masks sudden noises to aid relaxation and sleep. If, like me, you awaken at the slightest noise, you’ll be…
Free Advice from a Registered Patent Agent: Philly Edition
Scott Keeley gives free advice to inventors each month, in person, at the Philadelphia Free Library. Next office hours will be Wednesday,…
Do I need a patent agent or a patent attorney?
Do I need a patent agent or a patent attorney? Patent Agents are generally for independent inventors, small startups and small businesses….
What’s the difference between a patent agent and a patent attorney?
Scott Keeley is a registered patent agent. Here, he works with an inventor during office hours at the Free Library of Philadelphia….