Patents

You have invented something genuinely useful, but you do not have the resources to manufacture it, distribute it or build a company around it. That is more common than you might think, and it does not mean your invention has to sit on a shelf. Patent licensing gives...

Patent analytics transform raw data into a clear roadmap for innovation. Instead of guessing which ideas deserve protection, successful companies use data to see where the market moves.  This proactive approach ensures businesses invest their resources into patents...

A patent’s benefits include giving the patent holder the exclusive rights to the product. That means they can sell, create, use, and import the product. They also must publicly disclose the product itself. A critical point about the patent is that its duration is...

Filing a patent application is a complex process that requires a clear understanding of both the invention and the patent law. No less than the U.S. Supreme Court has observed that a patent application is the most complex legal document to draft. The process is laden...

An invention must be original and not merely an improvement of an existing idea. With the rise of AI in innovation, questions have emerged about whether AI is an inventor. Even if AI significantly contributes to an invention, the individual who conceptualizes the idea...

When it comes to protecting intellectual property, patents are a critical part of that process. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about patents and their enforcement. This misinformation can lead to costly mistakes. There are several things that you should...

In the world of innovation and invention, protecting your intellectual property is paramount. Patents provide a legal framework for safeguarding your ideas, products and processes. In 2020, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reported receiving 646,244 patent...

In the vast landscape of human invention, some creations stand out not for their complexity, but for their sheer uniqueness. Every year, individuals and companies alike come up with inventions designed to solve problems you might not even know you had. Delving into...

As part of growing and thriving, businesses big and small need to protect the unique properties that make the company stand out from the crowd. In the age of the internet, protecting intellectual property in its many forms has swiftly moved up the list of necessities....

People with unique inventions should consider the protections that a patent may provide. A patent can provide a number of crucial protections, and the process can seem a little lengthy and difficult to get through. One of the most important parts of the application is...