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When Your Ghostwriter Is a Ghost in the Machine: AI and Copyright Authorship October 8, 2025 Posted in: Art, Copyright, IP Law
Section 230’s Unexpected Damage to Free Speech September 18, 2025 Posted in: Politics of IP
On Demand Terms of Service Analysis September 6, 2025 Posted in: Uncategorized
Invention-Con 2025 is Happening Soon September 2, 2025 Posted in: Uncategorized
Provisional Patent Applications Around the World: Securing “Patent Pending” Beyond the US August 27, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Quantum Creativity August 18, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
Taxing Patents Based on Valuation is Nuts — and a Death Knell for Startup IP Protection August 8, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
The Accidental Edison: Inventions That Just Happened August 8, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
The $450 Time‑Bomb: How an Unpaid Patent Fee Can Vaporize Billions (and What We’re Going to Do About It) August 1, 2025 Posted in: Uncategorized
Why You Should Include ‘Marketing Language’ in Your Patent Application July 31, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
A Comprehensive Overview of Major Open Source and Creative Commons Licenses July 16, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law
Patent Marking in the United States: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Do It Right July 3, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Can You Copyright the Word of God? 🤔 June 30, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law
Turning Cartoon Fantasies into Today’s Inventions June 21, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
Rocking Patents: The Tech Behind the Guitar Revolution June 8, 2025 Posted in: Famous, How Innovation Works, Important Innovations, Innovation, IP Law, Patent
Micro, Small, or Large? Understanding USPTO Entity Status and Why It Matters May 28, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Understanding the PCT Application Process May 19, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Ten Weird Patents May 15, 2025 Posted in: Innovation
Alice v. CLS Bank: The Supreme Court Changed the Meaning of Clear Language in Section 101 May 11, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Labels Can Become Self-Fulfilling Prophecies May 10, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
Prison Reform and the Hidden Power of Innovation May 9, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
How Much Is “Enough”? Rethinking the Value You Need to Extract From Your Invention May 5, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, IP Strategy
The Doctrine of Equivalents and U.S. Patent Law May 1, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
How Necessity and a Little Patience Sparked a Distributed Computing Invention April 29, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
Trademark Protections Prior to Trademark Registration April 28, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Trademark
Why the Best Innovations (and Ads) Don’t Always Start with the Problem April 26, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
Fusion Power: A Fresh Perspective on the Source of All Our Energy April 25, 2025 Posted in: Famous, Important, Innovation
When the Inventor’s Mindset Meets an Unsolvable Problem: Facing Metastatic Breast Cancer April 23, 2025 Posted in: Innovation
My Greatest Invention: How Changing the Rules Can Lead to Unexpected Breakthroughs April 14, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
Navigating Fair Use: What Creators, Educators, and Innovators Need to Know April 13, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law
Steaming Mad About a Broken Patent System (Fueled by Fiery Thai Chilies) April 13, 2025 Posted in: Innovation, IP Law, Patent, Politics of IP
Projected Light Photography: Innovating Behind the Lens April 12, 2025 Posted in: Art, How Innovation Works, Innovation
“Continuations” and US Patent Law April 11, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, IP Strategy, Patent
How a Cream Puff, a Laser Lab, and a Dash of ADHD Reveal the Upside of Impulsivity April 10, 2025 Posted in: ADHD, How Innovation Works, Innovation, Neurodiversity
Title: Navigating the World of Copyright Registration: Costs, Difficulty, and Key Benefits April 9, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law
New Posting Schedule April 6, 2025 Posted in: Uncategorized
Conventional Copyrights: Understanding International Agreements About Copyright April 5, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law
The Fair Use/Fair Dealing Copyright Exemption: A Four Country Examination April 4, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law
How to Search for Prior Art in a Design Patent Application April 3, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Famous Inventors and the “Tricks” They Used April 2, 2025 Posted in: Famous, How Innovation Works, Innovation
The European Patent Office (EPO) April 1, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
The Hatch-Waxman Act — Drugs and Patents March 31, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Patent and Copyright Terms – A Tale of Two Infringers March 30, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law, Patent
What Is a Patent Term Adjustment (PTA), How It Is Calculated, and the Impact of a Terminal Disclaimer March 29, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
The International Trade Commision: Stopping Infringers at the Border March 28, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law, Patent, Trademark
What Is the America Invents Act? March 27, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Understanding the PTAB – What It Is, What It Does, and the Impact of U.S. v. Arthrex March 26, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
What is the “nondelegation” doctrine, and why should inventors (and creators) care? March 25, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law, Patent, Politics of IP, Trademark
How the USPTO Is Funded via User Fees, Fee Diversion, and Its History March 25, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent, Politics of IP
Understanding the TTAB – What It Is, What It Does, and When to Use It March 24, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Trademark
What Is a Terminal Disclaimer? March 23, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
10 Parenting Mistakes That Stifle Kids’ Creativity March 22, 2025 Posted in: Innovation, Life Hacks
Patent Strategy: Protect What You Can—and Block What You Can’t March 21, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, IP Strategy, Patent
When National Security Meets Innovation: How U.S. Patent Applications Can Be Sealed March 20, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent, Politics of IP
How to Invent: The Practical Steps March 19, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, Shorts
USPTO Patent Agent vs. Patent Lawyer: Key Differences March 18, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Who Does What at the USPTO March 17, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent, Trademark
Moral Rights and Copyright March 16, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law
Patents that Gave Birth to Big Companies March 15, 2025 Posted in: Important Innovations, Innovation
Understanding the USPTO File Wrapper: A Guide to Prosecution History and How to Read It March 14, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
The Count System and Getting a Patent: Understanding the Incentives the USPTO Gives Examiners March 13, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, IP Strategy, Patent
Toy-Sized Inventions: When the USPTO Required Scale Models March 12, 2025 Posted in: Innovation
Overcoming Creative Blocks: Embrace the Journey March 11, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
Patent Profanity — It’s Not Swearing, But it Will F**k Up Your Patent March 10, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Dealing with Criticism and Failure: Why They’re Essential for Innovation March 4, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
When to Walk Away from a Patent: A Real-World Example March 3, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, IP Law, Patent
How a Patent Can Boost Your UK Immigration Prospects March 2, 2025 Posted in: Immigration
Should Generative AI Lower the Bar for “A Person Having Ordinary Skill in the Art”? March 1, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Avoiding Federal Court: Handle Potential IP Infringement Carefully February 28, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law, IP Strategy, Patent, Shorts, Trademark
Are Self-Driving Cars Safer? The Psychology of Control February 27, 2025 Posted in: Innovation, Shorts
How a Patent Can Boost Your College or Grad School Application February 26, 2025 Posted in: Shorts
An Oxygen-Free Vaporizer: How One Late-Night Insight Sparked an Invention February 25, 2025 Posted in: Innovation, Shorts
Generative AI and IP Law: Navigating the Uncertainty February 24, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Shorts
Seated Electric Scooters: Finding Innovation in Everyday Moments February 23, 2025 Posted in: Innovation, Shorts
Storing Proprietary Information in the Cloud: Best Practices and Warnings February 22, 2025 Posted in: Innovation, Shorts
Nintendo’s Pokémon GO Lawsuit: How Patent Territoriality Matters February 21, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Nintendo’s Pokémon GO Patents: A U.S. Update February 20, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent, Shorts
Using Patents to Strengthen Your Immigration Goals February 19, 2025 Posted in: Immigration, Shorts
Harness Your Imagination: Why Anyone Can Become an Inventor February 18, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, Shorts
Why Patent Lifespans Matter: Lessons from a 20-Year Clock February 17, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent, Shorts
A New Take on Staying Dry: The “Air Umbrella” Concept February 16, 2025 Posted in: Innovation, Shorts
Reignite Your Creative Confidence February 15, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
Believe It’s Possible: How “Not Knowing” Fuels Innovation February 14, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, Shorts
Avoiding Post-Patent Scams: Stay Alert After You Get That Patent February 13, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent, Shorts
Disinhibition and Innovation: Why Drugs Aren’t the Answer February 12, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, Shorts
Confirmation Bias: Why Inventors Should Stay Skeptical February 11, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, Shorts
How Copyright Fears Changed a Young Innovator’s Path February 10, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law, Shorts
From Brainstorm to Reality: The Story of a “Smart” Glass Eye February 9, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, Shorts
How to Supercharge Your Innovation Sessions February 8, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, IP Law, Patent
Naming Inventors: Why It Matters February 7, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent, Shorts
Why Inventors Are Often Photographers February 6, 2025 Posted in: Art, Innovation, Shorts
Noticing the Unexpected: How a Concert Sparked New Ideas February 5, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, Shorts
Why Intellectual Property Drives Economic Growth February 4, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law, Patent, Shorts, Uncategorized
Who Owns the Copyright? Understanding “Work Made for Hire” February 3, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law, Shorts
Patent Claims: Why They Sound So Complicated February 2, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent, Shorts, Uncategorized
Harnessing the Power of Dream States January 31, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, Shorts
Jamie Lee Curtis’s “Super Diaper”: A Celebrity’s Clever Invention January 30, 2025 Posted in: Innovation
Patent Continuations: Expanding Your Protection January 29, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent, Shorts, Uncategorized
Two Missed Patent Opportunities—and the Lessons They Teach January 28, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, IP Law, Patent
From Idea to Issued Patent: A Quick Overview January 27, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent, Shorts
How Innovation Solved a Legal Headache—and Sparked a Breakthrough in File Fingerprinting January 26, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, IP Law, Patent
Trademarks with a Twist: January 25, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Trademark
AI Use Disclosure January 25, 2025 Posted in: Uncategorized
Provisional or Non-Provisional? Key Steps to Protect Your Invention January 24, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
The High Cost of Incomplete Patent Disclosures—and How to Avoid It January 23, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Unlocking Your Inner Innovator: Harnessing the Subconscious Mind January 22, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
Cultivating Wonder: How Childlike Curiosity Sparks Innovation (Part 2) January 21, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
Reclaiming the Childlike Superpower of Boundless Creativity (Part 1) January 20, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
Understanding Provisional Patent Applications: Your One-Year Head Start January 19, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Intellectual Property Overview: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and More January 18, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law, Patent, Right of Publicity, Trade Secret, Trademark
Using Provisional Patent Applications to Protect Your Invention January 17, 2025 Posted in: Uncategorized
The Origins of the Nobel Prize: A Legacy of Redemption and Inspiration January 16, 2025 Posted in: Famous, Important Innovations, Innovation
Unlocking Australian Immigration With Patents January 15, 2025 Posted in: Immigration
Using an Issued Patent to Immigrate to Canada: A Pathway for Innovators January 14, 2025 Posted in: Immigration
Breaking Up with Your Invention: When Letting Go is the Best Way Forward January 13, 2025 Posted in: Uncategorized
Intellectual Property and Immigration to the United States: How IP Can Help You Make Your Case for a Visa January 12, 2025 Posted in: Immigration
The Car Periscope: Lessons from Curb Your Enthusiasm January 11, 2025 Posted in: Famous, Innovation, Shorts
Make Innovation Personal and Improve Your Life January 10, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation
Copyright-Free Resources January 9, 2025 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law
The Power of Patent Examiner Interviews January 9, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
What Are Freedom to Operate Opinions? January 8, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Efficient Infringement: A Patent System Challenge January 7, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent, Shorts
The Essential Guide to Patent Maintenance Fees January 7, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent, Shorts
The Unsung Heroes of Innovation: Foundational, Ancient Inventions Without Known Inventors January 6, 2025 Posted in: Important Innovations, Innovation
The Subconscious Superpower — in 60 Seconds January 5, 2025 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, Shorts, Uncategorized
Principles of Innovation: Unlocking Creativity and Driving Progress January 4, 2025 Posted in: ADHD, How Innovation Works, Innovation, Neurodiversity, OCD, Spectrum
Patent Assignments in 60 Seconds January 3, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent, Shorts, Uncategorized
Understanding Intellectual Property: Terms of Art and Types of IP, Simplified and Explained January 2, 2025 Posted in: IP Law
How to Patent an Idea (the Right Way) January 1, 2025 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
Non-Disclosure Agreements in 59 Seconds December 31, 2024 Posted in: IP Law, Patent, Shorts, Trade Secret
The First United States Patent Was Signed and Approved by George Washington December 29, 2024 Posted in: Important, IP Law, Patent, Shorts
Deadly Inventions: Honoring Inventors Who Risked Everything for Progress December 29, 2024 Posted in: Famous, Innovation
The High Velocity Innovation Challenge: Choosing Which Inventions to Pursue December 28, 2024 Posted in: How Innovation Works, Innovation, IP Strategy
Neurodiversity and Innovation in 60 Seconds December 27, 2024 Posted in: ADHD, Neurodiversity, Shorts, Spectrum
Right of Publicity. December 27, 2024 Posted in: IP Law, Right of Publicity, Shorts
Trade Secrets in 60 Seconds. December 27, 2024 Posted in: IP Law, Shorts, Trade Secret
U.S. Trademarks in 60 Seconds. December 27, 2024 Posted in: IP Law, Shorts, Trademark
Utility Patent Applications in 2 Minutes. December 27, 2024 Posted in: IP Law, Patent
The Imposter Superpower. December 27, 2024 Posted in: Imposter, Innovation
Copyright in Two Minutes. December 27, 2024 Posted in: Copyright, IP Law

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