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Paul Contino

Paul Contino

Inventors: Connecting with the Right People

As an independent inventor, venturing off on your own in search of a patent can be quite a daunting journey.

Jul 3

Jul 3

Paul Contino

Patents 101: Non-Obviousness in a Nutshell

Obviousness may be one of the most important considerations in determining whether or not an invention is granted a patent.

May 29

Patents 101: Non-Obviousness in a Nutshell

May 29

Paul Contino

Why does it take so long to receive a patent?

On average one can expect to receive a patent 1.5–2 years after filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

May 14

Why does it take so long to receive a patent?

May 14

Paul Contino

AI Patent Search Concerns

Recently I had the opportunity to test-drive an AI engine used for prior art reference searching — specifically for uncovering relevant…

May 3

AI Patent Search Concerns

May 3

Paul Contino

3 Prior Art Search Options for Inventors

If you’ve got an invention or an idea that you believe is worth patenting, the first step should be to research if it has already been…

Apr 19

3 Prior Art Search Options for Inventors

Apr 19

Paul Contino

Using AI for Prior Art and Patent Searching

AI as a search tool appears here to stay.

Apr 16

Apr 16

Paul Contino

The USPTO Patent Search Strategy: Step 6— Expand Your Search

Last step … go beyond the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. And that involves more than just a “Google search” …

Apr 9

Apr 9

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The USPTO Patent Search Strategy: Step 5— Citation References

You’ve researched patents yourself using keyword terms and reviewing the CPC classifications.

Apr 5

The USPTO Patent Search Strategy: Step 5— Citation References

Apr 5

Paul Contino

The USPTO Patent Search Strategy: Step 4— Classification Search

How’s it going? You’re halfway through the USPTO Search Strategy at this point.

Mar 28

USPTO Classification Resource search interface

Mar 28

Paul Contino

The USPTO Patent Search Strategy: Step 2 — Keyword Searching

You’ve compiled your list of terms, or keywords, from Step 1, and now you are ready to venture into the realm of actual searching for…

Mar 12

The USPTO Patent Search Strategy: Step 2 — Keyword Searching

Mar 12

Paul Contino

Paul Contino

Former USPTO Primary Patent Examiner experienced in negotiating patents with the likes of Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, and Google | www.patentsearchsolutions.com

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