Patents

Securing a patent protects an inventor or a business invested in a product from unfair competition. After prosecuting a patent, the creator or the company that purchased the concept will have the sole right to its use and control over who else can use the idea. New...

Whether you’re a hobbyist, a budding entrepreneur or you work for an innovative company, it is important to understand how to secure an edge in the patent protection process when one is lawfully available to you.  One of the most under-appreciated opportunities...

Intellectual property is often a business' most valuable asset. Business owners who have an invention with commercial potential are wise to invest in protecting these assets. After getting protection in your home country, it is wise to look towards protection abroad...

Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me. Although a helpful phrase to teach children navigating the difficult social situations that arise in childhood, the truth is words can hurt us. This is particularly true when it comes to legal matters....

Peloton is widely recognized for its stationary exercise bikes. Instead of just hoping on a bike and pedaling away, the Peloton bike stood out because it offered a connection to an online community. Users could bike with peers and attend online classes. The exercise...

As a child, a teacher or parent likely scolded us at least once for the words we chose to use when fighting with a sibling, friend, or classmate. Afterall, we were sternly reprimanded, our words have power. This is one example where that advice holds true. A patent is...

A patent is a powerful legal tool. This tool allows the patent holder to stop others who try to make, use, or sell their invention. But how does a patent holder actually use this tool? How do they stop someone else from violating their patent? The “how,” as...

A patent is a powerful tool. With a patent, an inventor or business can defend its intellectual property (IP). A competitor that tries to replicate the patented material can find themselves getting a court order to cease operations and a financial penalty for any...

If you have a great invention idea, you may spend months – even years – making your idea a reality. You may make multiple protypes and test them extensively until you create a product design that works just right. You plan to sell your invention because you feel...