If you’ve just had your stroke of genius moment, or are trying to protect or advance the IP within your startup or small business the tips in this article should help you increase your chances of success. My hope is that by the end you’ll be as prepared as you can be for the realities

So you had your brilliant stroke of genius? The invention that the world has always wanted, but didn’t know it needed hit you in the middle of the night like a thunderbolt and you thought to yourself, this is the one.  We’ve all been there! Invention and reinvention is what America is all about. It’s

There are few things more powerful than an idea. Innovations and new inventions move society forward. They also allow entrepreneurs to build profitable businesses. For this reason, your ideas are one of your most important assets. But if you don’t protect intellectual property, you run the risk of having it stolen from you. And when a big business when

You’ve developed or you’re creating an invention that solves a problem, and now you’re ready to reap the rewards. If you’re like most inventors, you’ll want to make money off of your invention while protecting your intellectual property rights at the same time. But, do you need a patent attorney? This question really boils down to another: Do

What Can You Patent? Before you go about the process of seeking a patent, it’s important to understand exactly what a patent is. A patent is a type of intellectual property right that the government grants to an inventor over their invention. Specifically, in the language of the law itself, a patent confers on the

You don’t need to be a genius to generate new invention ideas. But, what exactly does it take for you to come up with a singular creation? Invention can’t necessarily be caught in a bottle, but there are ways to set yourself up for success. Researching, observation, brainstorming–all of this can help. On top of

So you’ve worked long and hard, burning the midnight oil as they say, and you’ve come up with a fascinating and useful idea of your own. Something humanity hasn’t quite seen before, a product of not just your vision but your dedication. First of all, congratulations! These days everyone thinks they’re an entrepreneur, and original

You have your invention. The next step is to get the patent. As exciting as this process is, getting an invention patent can be costly, difficult, and tricky, for both individuals and startups. It can be very easy to make mistakes, which can set you back on your patent goals. We’ve put together a list of

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3 lawsuits in 2012 resulted in payouts of over $1 billion per each lawsuit. Your new invention, or brilliant idea could one day cost you that much if you don’t prepare yourself. Even if all that cash should have been rightfully yours. Unfortunately the legal landscape is not always as friendly to entrepreneurs as it should