Continuation & Divisional Patent Applications – Build a Patent Family!
Well, you see two single young patents meet up with one another, sparks fly...and before long, they get married, and have a bunch of patent children crawling around!
... I hope you’re laughing, or at least scoffing at my cheesy...
What’s the Difference Between Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets?
As you probably guessed, a LOT! … well, at least to an Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney like me.
From where I stand, the differences are MASSIVE. But to you, these terms may seem like legalese that all blends together…
Plus, with social media, news outlets,...
15 Essential Resources For Entrepreneurs & Inventors in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Being a Minneapolis inventor or entrepreneur in a time where technology is thriving and community collectives are stronger than ever can be pretty exciting. There’s a wealth of resources for you to use and half a dozen groups you can join to learn more about your industry and strengthen your network. From...
The Ultimate Utility Patent Guide: What it is & What it Protects
It’s easy sometimes to be long-winded in the law… so, here’s the short and sweet answer:
20 Year Monopoly: A utility patent gives an inventor (or their assignees) exclusive rights to prevent anyone else from making, using, selling or importing their invention for 20 years from the earliest filing...
Top Advantages of Trademarks
When it comes to how customers interact with your brand, trademarks are one of the most important to get right. So what are some benefits of trademarks?
Short, sweet, and to the point, a strong trademark goes a long way to adding value to your...
Technology Patents
Just imagine a world without technology: a world without lights, time, music, and electricity. Perhaps, we could've been hunting out in the jungle today - gathering raw materials. But that scene changed when human ingenuity innovated technology.
Technology is the product...
13 Essential Resources For Entrepreneurs & Inventors in Raleigh, North Carolina
Business Insider once named Raleigh as one of the “fastest-growing startup scenes in the U.S.” To date, there are easily hundreds of startup companies and fast-track organizations all poised for long-term growth and sustainable success. So for entrepreneurs and inventors in Raleigh, NC, there’s no better place to start. What’s more, there...
How to Find Funding and Grants for Patents
Grants for patents are for individuals that need capital to fully develop their invention.
Securing grants for patents can be quite a fulfilling experience, but it can also be quite challenging. There’s a lot of paperwork, red tape, waiting time, and mandatory SOPs that you’ll have to go through...
Top 8 South Bend, Indiana Co-Working Spaces
As the fourth largest city in Indiana, South Bend is full of opportunities and resources for locals who are looking. Even innovators and inventors in South Bend, IN should have no problems finding safe spaces, supportive communities, and dependable environments in which they can work on—and hopefully release—their creative products. If you’re...
How Much Does a Trademark Cost?
Clients often ask me how much does a trademark cost?
My answer is typically “less than you probably think.”
It’s almost certainly less than the ensuing legal fees associated with a cease and desist letter. Let’s face it; starting a new business venture is an investment. ...
10 Essential Resources For Entrepreneurs & Inventors in Las Vegas
Being an entrepreneur or inventor in Las Vegas can be tough. The market is, as always, incredibly competitive, and lack of exposure and initial capital can really hurt your chances for discovery. Thankfully, Las Vegas is home to some pretty extensive inventor resources for local inventors and entrepreneurs. If you need help...
12 Essential Resources For Inventors & Entrepreneurs in Denver, Colorado
Coloradans are known for their creativity, passion, and inclination towards out-of-the-box thinking. It therefore comes as no surprise that Denver, Colorado is home to some top-quality resources for local inventors and entrepreneurs. From intellectual property protection to unique networking opportunities, these digital and physical resources are all catered towards aiding entrepreneurial and...
15 Essential Resources For Inventors & Entrepreneurs in Austin
Recently ranked Number 1 in CNBC Metro 20: America’s Best Places to Start a Business report, Austin, Texas is truly a place of opportunity. Aside from their healthy economic ecosystem and community support for local, homegrown businesses, the city itself easily has a dozen or so resources available...
How To Do A Trademark Search
When you apply for a patent, you want to make sure you know whether or not your service or product should have a trademark. Understanding what is already in use is crucial in moving forward in your trademark and patent processes. A quality trademark search, coupled with an attorney’s opinion,...
16 Essential Resources for Entrepreneurs & Inventors in Charlotte, NC
Perhaps one of the hardest things about being an inventor, innovator, or startup owner in Charlotte is finding the support you need to gain leverage and jumpstart your growth. Let’s face it; almost every industry right now is competitive, and having minimal resources—like limited funds and a non-existent network—puts you at a...
FAQ: Can Multiple People Own a Patent?
The short answer is, YES!
But, there are nuances. I know, a classic, “yes, but”...
In this article, I’ll explain as clearly as I can, the different ways in which people can have an ownership interest in a patent asset, and more importantly clear up...
FAQ: Can I Patent an Idea Without a Prototype?
Prototypes are not required as you begin your patent protection strategy. All that is required in order to achieve patent-pending status is a fully enabled written specification with drawings. This is typically achieved through filing a provisional patent application.
A better way to ask that question is; “Can...
Top 10 Co-Working Spaces in Atlanta
More and more people have adopted the grow-on-the-go mentality; the belief that you can’t be productive and progressive if you’re just stagnant. This is especially prevalent with freelancers, entrepreneurs, and innovators today. The modern inventors and the forward-thinking businessmen who know that things must constantly evolve.
Hence the rise...
How Much Does a Patent Cost?
This process can be costly, so the next question you may ask yourself is -
“Do I need a patent lawyer? Can’t I just learn how to write a patent application and file it myself?”
We will get to...
12 Best Scottsdale Coworking Spaces for Innovators & Entrepreneurs
Home offices and corporate spaces are all well and good, but any modern innovator and entrepreneur knows that coworking is where it’s at. With so many business owners vying for local support and actively searching for collaborative opportunities, coworking spaces are now in high demand. This year, we’re...
17 Essential Resources for Entrepreneurs & Inventors in San Antonio
Every business owner, entrepreneur, or fresh startup manager knows that the first few months (if not years) of an independent venture can be overwhelming. For inventors and innovators in San Antonio, you know you need more than hard work and capital. Things like networks, connections, and support teams are crucial for success.
13 Essential Resources For Entrepreneurs and Inventors in Cincinnati
Being an inventor, innovator, or fresh entrepreneur in Cincinnati can be overwhelming. You’ve got a pitch, a dream, and a rough idea about how it all works, but you know you’re going to need a lot more than that to make it. Startups usually need funds, networks, and some sort of team...
Freedom to Operate Ultimate Guide
There are two big (and very different) questions that inventors and businesses ask with respect to patents. Ok, well, there are a LOT of questions they ask… but, these are the important ones:
Can I get a patent on this invention? Why can’t...
Top 23 Resources for Inventors and Entrepreneurs in Washington, DC
Washington D.C. has long been seen as a place of innovation. Is it any wonder these advanced ideas have inspired generations of businesspeople? In a world where working a 9 to 5 job no longer counts as working a “steady job,” it’s important for people to learn how to become their own...
Top 23 Resources for Inventors and Entrepreneurs in Boston
As proven by Mark Zuckerburg and Bill Gates, when it comes to becoming the best business owner in the world, it takes more than an Ivy League degree in order to succeed in today’s competitive environment. Here in America’s very own Shining City Upon a Hill, inventors and entrepreneurs are working tirelessly...