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A Selection of IP-related Posts by Schott, P.C.

Obama The Troll Slayer: The White House’s Patent-Related Executive Actions.

President Obama wants to vanquish patent trolls. His 2014 State of the Union address called for Congress to ...
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What Is A Design Patent And How Is It Different Than A Utility Patent?

An Article in Schott, P.C.’s IP Law For Start-ups SeriesBy Stephen B. SchottThe patent that you think of when you ...
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The Layman’s Guide To Reading Patent Claims: Can A Hippopotamus Infringe A Patent?

An Article in Schott, P.C.’s IP Law For Start-ups SeriesBy Stephen B. Schott Patent claims are all-out assaults on the ...
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The Top Dog Of FAQs: “Can I Patent My Recipe?”

By Stephen B. SchottMy mom challenged me to eat a hot dog with peanut butter on my 8th birthday ...
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Why You Should File A Provisional Patent Application, Especially If You’re A Start-Up.

An Article in Schott, P.C.’s IP Law For Start-ups SeriesBy Stephen B. Schott sbschott@schottpc.com Yesterday I heard this conversation between a ...
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Patent Law Basics: What Is A Provisional Patent Application?

An Article in Schott, P.C.’s IP Law For Start-ups SeriesBy Stephen B. SchottProvisional patent applications are confusing. They don’t mature ...
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