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Patent Posts
- Steaming Mad About a Broken Patent System (Fueled by Fiery Thai Chilies)
- “Continuations” and US Patent Law
- How to Search for Prior Art in a Design Patent Application
- The European Patent Office (EPO)
- The Hatch-Waxman Act — Drugs and Patents
- Patent and Copyright Terms – A Tale of Two Infringers
- What Is a Patent Term Adjustment (PTA), How It Is Calculated, and the Impact of a Terminal Disclaimer
- The International Trade Commision: Stopping Infringers at the Border
- What Is the America Invents Act?
- Understanding the PTAB – What It Is, What It Does, and the Impact of U.S. v. Arthrex
- What is the “nondelegation” doctrine, and why should inventors (and creators) care?
- How the USPTO Is Funded via User Fees, Fee Diversion, and Its History
- What Is a Terminal Disclaimer?
- Patent Strategy: Protect What You Can—and Block What You Can’t
- When National Security Meets Innovation: How U.S. Patent Applications Can Be Sealed
- USPTO Patent Agent vs. Patent Lawyer: Key Differences
- Who Does What at the USPTO
- Understanding the USPTO File Wrapper: A Guide to Prosecution History and How to Read It
- The Count System and Getting a Patent: Understanding the Incentives the USPTO Gives Examiners
- Patent Profanity — It’s Not Swearing, But it Will F**k Up Your Patent
- When to Walk Away from a Patent: A Real-World Example
- Should Generative AI Lower the Bar for “A Person Having Ordinary Skill in the Art”?
- Avoiding Federal Court: Handle Potential IP Infringement Carefully
- Nintendo’s Pokémon GO Lawsuit: How Patent Territoriality Matters
- Nintendo’s Pokémon GO Patents: A U.S. Update
- Why Patent Lifespans Matter: Lessons from a 20-Year Clock
- Avoiding Post-Patent Scams: Stay Alert After You Get That Patent
- How to Supercharge Your Innovation Sessions
- Naming Inventors: Why It Matters
- Why Intellectual Property Drives Economic Growth
- Patent Claims: Why They Sound So Complicated
- Patent Continuations: Expanding Your Protection
- Two Missed Patent Opportunities—and the Lessons They Teach
- From Idea to Issued Patent: A Quick Overview
- How Innovation Solved a Legal Headache—and Sparked a Breakthrough in File Fingerprinting
- Provisional or Non-Provisional? Key Steps to Protect Your Invention
- The High Cost of Incomplete Patent Disclosures—and How to Avoid It
- Understanding Provisional Patent Applications: Your One-Year Head Start
- Intellectual Property Overview: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and More
- The Power of Patent Examiner Interviews
- What Are Freedom to Operate Opinions?
- Efficient Infringement: A Patent System Challenge
- The Essential Guide to Patent Maintenance Fees
- Patent Assignments in 60 Seconds
- How to Patent an Idea (the Right Way)
- Non-Disclosure Agreements in 59 Seconds
- The First United States Patent Was Signed and Approved by George Washington
- Utility Patent Applications in 2 Minutes
Copyright Posts
- Navigating Fair Use: What Creators, Educators, and Innovators Need to Know
- Title: Navigating the World of Copyright Registration: Costs, Difficulty, and Key Benefits
- Conventional Copyrights: Understanding International Agreements About Copyright
- The Fair Use/Fair Dealing Copyright Exemption: A Four Country Examination
- Patent and Copyright Terms – A Tale of Two Infringers
- The International Trade Commision: Stopping Infringers at the Border
- What is the “nondelegation” doctrine, and why should inventors (and creators) care?
- Moral Rights and Copyright
- Avoiding Federal Court: Handle Potential IP Infringement Carefully
- How Copyright Fears Changed a Young Innovator’s Path
- Why Intellectual Property Drives Economic Growth
- Who Owns the Copyright? Understanding “Work Made for Hire”
- Intellectual Property Overview: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and More
- Copyright-Free Resources
- Copyright in Two Minutes
Trademark Posts
- The International Trade Commision: Stopping Infringers at the Border
- What is the “nondelegation” doctrine, and why should inventors (and creators) care?
- Understanding the TTAB – What It Is, What It Does, and When to Use It
- Who Does What at the USPTO
- Avoiding Federal Court: Handle Potential IP Infringement Carefully
- Trademarks with a Twist:
- Intellectual Property Overview: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and More
- U.S. Trademarks in 60 Seconds
How Innovation Works
- My Greatest Invention: How Changing the Rules Can Lead to Unexpected Breakthroughs
- Projected Light Photography: Innovating Behind the Lens
- How a Cream Puff, a Laser Lab, and a Dash of ADHD Reveal the Upside of Impulsivity
- Famous Inventors and the “Tricks” They Used
- How to Invent: The Practical Steps
- Overcoming Creative Blocks: Embrace the Journey
- Dealing with Criticism and Failure: Why They’re Essential for Innovation
- When to Walk Away from a Patent: A Real-World Example
- Harness Your Imagination: Why Anyone Can Become an Inventor
- Reignite Your Creative Confidence
- Believe It’s Possible: How “Not Knowing” Fuels Innovation
- Disinhibition and Innovation: Why Drugs Aren’t the Answer
- Confirmation Bias: Why Inventors Should Stay Skeptical
- From Brainstorm to Reality: The Story of a “Smart” Glass Eye
- How to Supercharge Your Innovation Sessions
- Noticing the Unexpected: How a Concert Sparked New Ideas
- Harnessing the Power of Dream States
- Two Missed Patent Opportunities—and the Lessons They Teach
- How Innovation Solved a Legal Headache—and Sparked a Breakthrough in File Fingerprinting
- Unlocking Your Inner Innovator: Harnessing the Subconscious Mind
- Cultivating Wonder: How Childlike Curiosity Sparks Innovation (Part 2)
- Reclaiming the Childlike Superpower of Boundless Creativity (Part 1)
- Make Innovation Personal and Improve Your Life
- The Subconscious Superpower — in 60 Seconds
- Principles of Innovation: Unlocking Creativity and Driving Progress
- The High Velocity Innovation Challenge: Choosing Which Inventions to Pursue