Patent Filing Essentials

Ankar’s drafting module is just one part of an ambitious full-stack solution for the entire IP lifecycle. The team has a strong sense of what IP professionals need, continuing to develop modules for tasks from office action responses to infringement detection and FTO assessments. Ankar distinguishes itself as an ambitious entrant to the AI-powered drafting space: it demonstrates genuine innovation in key areas, but also reveals challenges common to sophisticated legal technol

Having a comprehensive checklist for preparing and filing a U.S. non-provisional utility patent is a great way to standardize your patent filing practice. In patent prosecution, where missed deadlines can result in irreversible loss of rights, well-designed checklists serve as systematic safeguards against human error. These basic tools can result in fewer missed filing deadlines, reduced likelihood of incomplete applications, and decreased risk of malpractice claims.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) requires inventors to identify any prior art they are aware of at the time of filing. This may seem like doing the examiner’s job for them. However, strategic use of the information disclosure statement (IDS) can enhance the value of your IP assets. With the USPTO's recent fee changes taking effect on January 19, 2025, now is a great time to review these obligations and procedures.

If you’ve filed a patent and want to protect a newer version of the invention, a child patent may be the tool for you.

The PCT gives innovators tools to protect their intellectual property around the world.

So, you’ve come up with an idea and want to protect it. A patent is a document that grants you the right to exclude others from making,...

Filing a patent application is something you want to make sure you get right. Missteps in the application and drafting phase may remain...