Don’t Wait to File: Why Speed Matters in the U.S. Patent System
Learn why the first inventor to file rule makes speed critical in patent protection and how filing early can protect your invention.
You've probably heard the saying, "Only fools rush in."
In many parts of life, that's good advice. Taking...
Can You Use Old NFL Team Names? A Trademark Attorney Explains the Legal Risks
Wondering if you can legally use old NFL team names in your game or business? Learn how trademark abandonment, common law rights, and vintage logos affect your risk.
Can You Use Old NFL Team Names? A Trademark Attorney Explains the...Should You Keep Your Invention Secret? Why Waiting Could Cost You Your Patent
Thinking about keeping your invention secret? Learn why waiting too long can cost you valuable patent rights and what to do instead.
Should You Keep Your Invention Secret? Why Waiting Could Cost You Your PatentSo, you've...
How Noel Rabinowitz Built Make Boom Boxes by Choosing Open Source Over Patents | Bold Inventor Show
But what if the opposite strategy could work?
In this episode of the Bold Inventor Show, J.D. Houvener and Matt...
Should Taxpayer-Funded Inventions Be Patented? Understanding Government Grants, Patent Rights, and Public Benefit
So, here's an interesting question:
If an invention is developed with government grant money, should the inventor still be allowed to profit from the patent?
Some people argue that because taxpayer dollars helped fund the innovation, the public should own it. Others believe inventors should still...