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Sep 30, 20202 min read

Applying for a business method patent

Your company has developed an operational innovation that gives your company the edge it needs. The last thing you want is for your...

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

The different types of patents for inventors

Most inventors don't realize that there are several different types of patents out there. This can make figuring out what patent you...

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

Avoid accidental intellectual property infringement

As an entrepreneur, you are full of good ideas -- but it's important to do some research before you move ahead with those ideas. That's...

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

Use these rules when crafting the description on your patent

One of the big challenges of a good patent application is your invention's description. You know you need to get everything right the...

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

How to react when your online content just got pilfered

In the world of online marketing, content is king -- which makes it particularly problematic when you find out that your original work...

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Tariffs hope to protect against intellectual property theft

If you work in business, one of the things you're probably interested in protecting is your intellectual property. One country known to...

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

Can you trademark a slogan?

A great slogan can take an ad campaign to the next level. From "Maybe It's Maybelline" to "Just Do It," slogans have the power to become...

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Artificial intelligence: The difficulty in patenting software

When it comes to patenting artificial intelligence (AI), there are some things that make it difficult. One of those things is the black...

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

Professor opposes trademark for Rapunzel doll

Imagine if you saw that a company was trying to trademark something in common daily life. For example, you see a company trying to...

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

Should you get a patent?

Patents are normally a good idea when you have a product you want to protect. However, when you decide to patent a product varies based...

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

What should you do before you name your business?

You've wanted to start a business for a long time, and after much debate, you even came up with a name you think is clever and memorable....

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

Dr. Dre loses trademark infringement claim against Dr. Drai

If someone is using your trademark, then you have every right to fight to stop them. Sometimes, names are similar or spellings are...

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You have a right to protect your copyright

Copyright infringement is a serious crime, and some people do it without even knowing it. If you do infringe on someone else's property,...

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

Should you license or patent an invention first?

You have an invention that you want to license, but you also want to be sure it's protected against others attempting to steal it. You...

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

Should you get an incontestable trademark?

Today marks the fifth anniversary of your company’s trademark registration, and you are probably wondering if you want to do the renewal...

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

Desilu Studios sues over trademark use

If you're familiar with Desilu Studios, you may have heard about a recent trademark infringement complaint the company filed against CBS....

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

What to do when someone infringes on your patent

The main benefit of filing for a patent of your invention and ideas is to protect them from unauthorized use. You might think you do not...

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

Protecting inventions internationally: Patent law

When you came up with your latest invention, you knew right away that you had to protect it. It could be life-changing for you and your...

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

Why do patents matter?

It's always a little difficult to protect your ideas, because ideas come and go from person to person. If you're the first person who has...

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Sep 30, 20202 min read

What information is made public when you get a trademark?

You decided to get a trademark, but there was something you didn't ask. Would your personal information become public by creating this...

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