September 21, 2020
When Does Defensive Patenting Make Sense?
Organizations don’t always patent an innovation in order to immediately monetize the technology. Companies, especially…
September 21, 2020
What Makes a Patent Valuable?
Understanding the value of both individual patents and an IP portfolio as a whole is…
August 25, 2020
How to Identify an Incomplete Patent Search
Conducting a patent search, whether you search yourself or enlist the help of a professional,…
June 30, 2020
5 Patent Strategy Tips for Startups
Creating a patent strategy is essential for startups. The right strategy protects your limited resources…
May 11, 2020
Can AI be an inventor?
The USPTO says no. No human, no patent. Most of the time, artificial intelligence, or…
February 25, 2020
How Popular Inventions Come to Life: Mardi Gras Beads
Mardi Gras is synonymous with beads. But they normally end up in waterways. Researchers are…
February 10, 2020
Patent Round-up, January 2020
January 2020 at the USPTO began with a flurry of activity. With nearly 24,000 patent…
December 9, 2019
How Popular Inventions Came to Life: Christmas Lights
The holidays are upon us, and that means breaking out the lights, wrapping gifts and…