Articles by Benjamin Hanrahan, Esq.

Benjamin Hanrahan

Benjamin Hanrahan, Esq. is a Registered Patent attorney, Board Certified in Intellectual Property Law by the Florida Bar, and recognized by Super Lawyers.

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General, Patents, The Basics

How Much Does it Cost to Obtain a Patent?

As an inventor and entrepreneur, you likely understand the value of protecting your intellectual property. After investing substantial time, energy and finances on research and development of your product, however, you may be concerned about how much a patent will cost, despite the valuable protections it provides. While a variety of factors, including the type of patent, the size of your […]

Patents, The Basics

Can You Patent an Idea?

For many inventors, a patent is one of the most worthwhile investments one can make, as they can often provide different layers of protection for those seeking exclusive rights to their inventions and products. Without a patent, a competitor may be able to make and profit from your product or invention. To prevent this and to protect your inventions, patents are […]

Patents, The Basics

How Long Does a Patent Last (Calculating the Term Length)

Unlike some other forms of intellectual property, patents cannot be renewed for an indefinite period of time.  Most notably, trademarks have a different process for renewals. Instead, patents have an expiration date and the length of a patent varies based on a range of factors. Calculating the term of a patent can be difficult and can involve a number of factors, […]

General

How to Perform a Patent Search

A patent search is often recommended in an effort to find potential prior art (e.g., any patents or patent applications) that may impact the patentability of your invention. In many cases, the search process is rather detailed and time-consuming, and thus, working with an experienced patent attorney is encouraged. In general, the United States Patent & Trademark Office, or USPTO, recommends […]

How To's, Patents, The Basics

How to Patent a Product

Steps to patent a product provided by a patent attorney: Hire an experienced patent attorney. Determine whether you should consider a design patent, a utility patent, or both. Work with your patent attorney to conduct a patentability search. File your application with the USPTO. Respond to Office Actions by set deadlines. Hire an Experienced Patent Attorney As an inventor, you’ve likely […]

General, Patents

How to File a Patent Application for a New Product or Invention

For many inventors, a patent is one of the most worthwhile investments one can make—the patent laws ensure that anyone who “invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent therefor.” Without a patent, an opposing or competing party may be able to make and […]

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