What If I Fail?
That question shows up fast, usually right when you’re about to try something new.
A new idea. A product. A patent. A business move you’ve been sitting on for a while.
It doesn’t always feel...
Patent Loopholes You Must Know!
So what happens when a patent gets rejected because of prior art, but the same invention already exists somewhere else in the world using different wording?
It sounds simple at first, but it gets messy fast in...
Patent Granted? Amazon Sellers Beware!
You listed your product on Amazon in November 2023. Then, in 2024, you filed a patent application.
And now you’re asking the question many inventors quietly panic about: When does a patent actually start protecting you?
Does it start the moment you file it? Or...
Trademark Secrets Photographers Must Know!
A photographer recently shared a situation that many small business owners eventually face. He was rebranding his photography business, new name, new visual style, new direction. The rebrand felt like the right moment...
I Don’t Know If People Will Even Want This
“You know… I’m not sure people will even want this.”
Most inventors have said that line at least once. Maybe you said it this week. Maybe this morning.
You’re working on an idea. It feels useful. Maybe even exciting. You can see how it might work...