Menlo Park Patents Blog

For inventors, understanding how much a patent costs is a key part of the innovation process. Learn more with our comprehensive guide.

A continuation application is a flexible tool to support business objectives. Click here to learn more.

Read our guide on patenting designs, covering steps from patentability assessment, prior art search, drafting, and USPTO submission.

Discover the meaning of 'patent pending and its significance in the patent process, your business, and overall marketing strategy.

Initially deteremining what the invention of the inventor is appears to be a simple question but commonly is fraught with problems.

Starting a new business comes with many decisions. Those decisions can involve choosing your target market, partners, or contractors.

Your team is the group of people in your startup that are committed to building the running, and building the company toward success.

In this article, we review what a provisional patent application is and what it can contribute so you can achieve your business goals!

Here is a list of common terms that you will hear over the course of filing your patent application.

Hear from Joel Douglas, the founder of Menlo Park Patents.

During my career I have been repeatedly asked: how do I you turn an idea into an invention?

In order to protect your ideas legally, an inventor or startup founder needs to file a patent application on the invention.

Here are a few reasons why Menlo Park Patents is the premier choice for getting your inventions protected and patent filed:

When inventors ask “Is software patentable?” they usually have either developed or are developing a product that runs or utilizes software.

We outline the 6-step process to patenting your new idea!

Hatching a new idea is truly a great moment for any new inventor startup founder or entrepreneur.

The biggest concern of any inventor/founder is: how do I finance or fund my business?

Every new business idea requires a lot of planning and research to strategically build a company into a success.

You may have heard about 3D printing or the term additive manufacturing over the past few years as it has become increasingly popular.

The USPTO grants patents to inventions that meet three main criteria: The invention must be novel, non-obvious, and useful.

A question that is often asked by inventors is: Should I do a prior art search before filing a patent application?

Check out 3 of our recommended strategies for making money from your patents

Before filing, patent searches gauge invention novelty. Menlo Park Patents offers affordable patent research!

Uncover the essentials of design patents in our guide: their value, differences from utility patents, and securing your creative rights.

Discover the key differences between utility and design patents and how choosing the right one impacts your innovation's protection.