by Bryan | Patent Education Series
For many inventors and founders, filing a patent application feels like the finish line. In reality, it’s the starting gate. Once an application is submitted, it enters a multi-year review process known as patent examination—a structured, methodical evaluation carried...
by Bryan | Patent Education Series
One of the biggest barriers to patent education is not the law itself—it’s the paperwork. Patent applications have a reputation for being dense, technical, and difficult to interpret. In this second entry of the Patent Education Series, we’ll break down what a patent...
by Bryan | USPTO Patent Bar Exam
Failing the USPTO Registration Examination—commonly called the Patent Bar—can feel discouraging. The good news is that a failed attempt does not disqualify you, and the USPTO has historically allowed multiple retakes under defined rules. Even better, the USPTO is...