Artificial Intelligence is Here Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a plot point in futuristic sci-fi novels and films. In many aspects of our lives, machines are increasingly performing tasks …
How Quantitative Analytics Gives Your Invention a Competitive Advantage
Do You have an Advantage? Analytics can help you find out. Imagine this: You’re preparing for that big job interview. You’re qualified, have the necessary skills to do the job, …
Celebrating the Importance of American Inventors this July 4th
Do you know, as inventors, how important you have always been to the American way of life? Inventiveness and ingenuity spin an indelible thread in the fabric of America. Our …
Your Patent Primer: 5 Basic Questions & Answers About Protecting Ideas
Welcome to the Patent Primer. The kids have closed their books for the summer, but your industrious mind is working on an innovation. If you have an idea for a …
Hot Innovations for Summer Safety
Summer! Finally – you’re either in the big defrost or kicking into higher heat. And it’s time to relax and enjoy the warmer weather. But summer can bring challenges, too. …
Proposed Section 101 Language Could Impact Patent Eligibility
Perhaps the most fundamental question in the patenting process is whether the subject matter is patentable, a key statutory requirement for patent approval. 35 U.S.C. § 101-Inventions Patentable of the …
5 April Fool’s Day Inventions from Serious Authorities
“Consider the source,” they say. “Only trust information from reliable experts,” they say. So, of course, we do. But there is one day when we need to take a second …
Top Reasons to Perform a Patentability Search
Do you really need to do a patentability search? Pursuing a patent for an idea is an expensive endeavor, costing up to tens of thousands of dollars – and that …
What is Your Patent Worth?
By William Fowlkes, IP.com, Vice President, Analytics and Workflow Solutions “How do you determine what a patent is worth?” This is a common question among patent owners and is not easy to …
An Invention We’ve Lost Our Taste For: Trans Fats
Well, we still love the taste of those golden fresh french fries, perfect pies made with flaky crusts, and crispy pizzas. It’s all delicious, even nostalgic. Yet, if there is …