January 5, 2021
The 2 Parts of a Complete Idea Validation Process
Idea validation allows inventors, entrepreneurs, and companies to make “fast, informed and de-risked decisions” about…
January 5, 2021
Quick Tips for Reviewing & Refining Your Prior Art Search
During the innovation cycle, it’s important to remain aware of the landscape you’re inventing within.…
January 5, 2021
What Can We Learn From a Freedom to Operate Opinion?
A freedom to operate opinion is a costly investment in the future of a new…
December 22, 2020
4 Reasons Innovation Should Be a Priority During Crisis
During a crisis, such as the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, innovation is a necessity. Research and…
December 22, 2020
Why Do Craft Breweries Disregard Intellectual Property?
Visit craft breweries from Vermont to Minnesota to California and you’ll see framed newspaper clippings…
December 22, 2020
The Unique Challenges of Protecting Antibodies with Patents
By 2022, monoclonal antibody therapy revenue is predicted to reach $140 billion. For pharmaceutical companies…
December 22, 2020
How Prior Art Plays a Role in M&A Patent Due Diligence
There are many reasons for companies to thoroughly examine a merger or acquisition target’s intellectual…
December 15, 2020
The Challenges of Small Business Intellectual Property
Small businesses often operate with limited funds, employees, and time. Protecting your products, processes, and…
December 15, 2020
When to Patent an Idea: 5 Questions to Consider
A good idea—even a great idea—is not enough to file a patent application. For a…