Law Office of Jay R. Yablon

Law Office of Jay R. Yablon I am an intellectual property attorney specializing in patent, trademark and copyright law. I received my science and engineering training at MIT. Call us today.

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10/20/2020

Do you ever worry that your invention won’t quality for patent protection because it’s an improvement to an existing type of product? While we may have an uphill battle proving that it’s not an obvious improvement, getting a patent is still possible.

10/15/2020

If you’ve been considering trade secret protection, remember that this won’t help you if your invention can easily be reverse-engineered. In this case, it’s better to file for a patent.

10/13/2020

Did you know that many of the ideas inventors think up aren’t actually different enough to qualify for a patent? We can help you perform the necessary research to give your patent the best chance of approval.

10/08/2020

The role of a patent attorney is multifaceted and he or she offers assistance in many areas including preparing and filing documents, representation at the Patent Office, and guidance regarding infringement or challenges to the patent.

10/06/2020

It’s important to remember that not everything is eligible for patent protection. Things like thought processes are simply too abstract for a patent, while works of literary merit would qualify for copyright protection instead.

10/01/2020

Where design patents and utility patents really differ is the protection they afford. A design patent doesn't cover the engineering or structural aspects that make it work, just the ornamental features.

09/29/2020

There is only one way to enforce a patent right- that is a law suit. In such a suit, it is common that you would request compensation for past use of your idea after it was patented, and an injunction against future use from the court in question.

09/24/2020

Did you know that your invention may be subject to multiple types of patents? If your invention encompasses the ornamental and the functional, it may qualify for a design and utility patent.

09/22/2020

While American inventors are certainly prolific, many of the top five most prolific inventors are not names you would recognize outside of the field in which they work. Even though you may think Edison or Steve Jobs would be at the top, neither are.

09/17/2020

U.S. Patent No. 1041X was the first U.S. Patent issued to a woman. Weaving Straw with Silk or Thread was issued to Mary Kies on May 5, 1809. Historians believe that many of the women involved in inventions both before and after this patent decided to file for patent applications in their husbands' names.

09/15/2020

One may not think that getting a patent is too difficult. In fact, there is quite an in-depth process involved and it can take a considerable amount of time because the Patent and Trade Office must assess the similarity of your invention to others and ensure that it doesn’t infringe on other people’s patents.

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