Monthly Archives: January 2014

What is a continuation-in-part patent application?

Posted on January 31, 2014 by mohrip

A continuation-in-part patent application is special type of patent application that references an existing patent application and adds new subject matter beyond that described in the existing patent application. An inventor can file a continuation-in-part (CIP) patent application as long … Continue reading →

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Should I include a specific screenshot of my software in my provisional patent application?

Posted on January 24, 2014 by mohrip

It is good to have a mix of general and specific details in a patent application. The general details help provide breadth to the patent protection and the specific details help give us content to satisfy the novelty and nonobviousness … Continue reading →

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