Patents vs. Copyrights vs. Trademarks vs. Trade Secrets: What Do You Really Need?

Posted on June 22, 2023

As you explore ways to protect your idea, you may have come up against the whole patents vs. copyrights vs. trademarks vs. trade secrets issue. These are four different types of intellectual property, all with varying requirements and protections. In some cases, it's entirely possible to manage things for yourself. In...

Comprehensive Guide to International Patent Protection

Posted on July 22, 2020

Ultimate Guide: International Patent Protection

National market dominance not enough for you? Well… this is the article for you!

If your invention is likely to have market adoption/demand outside of the US, then...

How to Invent Something in 10 Steps: Ultimate Guide

Posted on June 30, 2020

What!? I’m going to tell you how to invent??? You bet. And while this may make some of you inventors a little heated to hear this...but in my honest opinion, ANYONE can be an inventor. Here’s how… It’s so true that in life, difficult things to achieve are often the most...

How Much Does a Patent Cost?

Posted on March 25, 2020

Inventors who are considering the protections of a patent and intellectual property protection often wonder: how much does a patent cost? There are several steps to consider, including determining if your invention has been made public or patented before and the fees assigned by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (

Top Advantages and Disadvantages of Patents

Posted on January 7, 2020

We hear it pretty often whether it’s from start-up companies, in the academic setting, from real investors, pitch-competitions, entrepreneurs, and even TV shows like Shark Tank™:

“Great product, but do you have a patent on it?”

There is an amazing amount of interest to “get a...