Can a foreign company file a U.S. patent? What changed in 2026
Foreign companies can still file U.S. patents, but new USPTO representation rules took effect July 20, 2026. Learn what changed and what to do now.
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US patent attorney or patent agent: what foreign companies need
Foreign patent applicants now need USPTO-registered representation. Learn when a patent agent is enough and when you may need an attorney.
How much does it cost a foreign company to file a U.S. patent?
See what foreign companies can expect to pay for U.S. provisional and non-provisional patents, including practitioner and USPTO fees.
How to file a U.S. provisional patent application from outside the United States
Foreign companies can file U.S. provisional patent applications. Learn how the process works, what changed in 2026, and what to do before filing.
7 best IP Copilot alternatives for companies in 2026
Compare seven IP Copilot alternatives by workflow, intended user, features, and pricing — from enterprise portfolio management to end-to-end patent platforms for growing companies.
What is patentable? How to recognize inventions inside your company
The question isn't whether your company has patentable inventions. It's whether anyone has looked. Here's what the requirements actually are, and a framework for finding what's already there.
Can you switch patent attorneys after filing a provisional patent application?
You can use a different patent attorney or patent agent for your non-provisional application. Learn what happens to your filing date, what a new provider should review, and when to make the switch.
9 best invention disclosure software platforms in 2026
We compared 9 invention disclosure platforms on intake, routing, collaboration, and filing readiness. Here's what actually matters (and what doesn't).
6 best invention mining tools for finding patentable ideas in 2026
Compare 6 invention mining tools for finding patentable ideas, improving disclosure capture, and building a stronger IP pipeline for your company.
8 best online patent filing services in 2026
Eight patent filing services compared: who prepares the application, what the quoted price includes, and what happens after you file.
11 best patent management software platforms in 2026
Most companies outgrow spreadsheets and email threads before they notice. Eleven patent management tools compared, from free startup options to full enterprise systems.
The US one-year grace period: what you can still patent after public disclosure
A product launch, a conference talk, a public GitHub commit. Any of these can start the 12-month clock on US patent rights. Here's what actually counts, and what to do if the window is closing.