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How to Sell an Invention: A Guide for Monetizing Your Ideas
Congratulations! You've invented something remarkable. Maybe it's a new gadget that solves a common problem, a revolutionary piece of software, or a groundbreaking process that could change an entire industry. But now what? How do you turn your invention into a...
How Do Patent Royalties Work?
As an inventor, you understand the challenges of creating something truly innovative. From the initial spark of an idea to the long hours of development and refinement, bringing an invention to life is no small feat. But what happens after you've created something...
How do you Value Intellectual Property?
Understanding the worth of Intellectual Property (IP) can be tough due to its non-physical nature. However, it’s a key element in planning strategies and achieving business success. It’s also important to note that having a clear picture of your IP’s value can give you a competitive edge. It helps you to leverage it for potential collaborations or sales, and guides where to invest in future innovations.
What are the different types of Patents
Venturing into the world of intellectual property can be a complex journey, especially when it comes to understanding patents. Patents serve as protective shields for inventors, safeguarding their innovative ideas from being replicated without permission. Not only does this protect the inventor’s investment and hard work, but it also encourages further innovation by ensuring that inventors can profit from their ideas. Let’s delve deeper into the various types of patents, their unique characteristics and how they can effectively secure your inventive creations.
Small Entity vs. Large Entity Patent Filing Fees
What’s the cost difference for a USPTO Patent Filing? How can you take advantage of the small-entity filing fee? There are some companies out there (established manufacturers, tech giants, and growing start-ups) that file for dozens of patents every year. But of...
What is the Patent Application Process?
Making sure your idea is secure If you're reading this, you likely understand the value of a patent in the world of invention and innovation. You might have navigated the patent application process before or are preparing to embark on this crucial journey with a new...
Speaking of CEDAR POINT and KNOTT’S BERRY FARM…
On October 31, we blogged about the oldest “live” trademark registration at the USPTO which contains the word HALLOWEEN. As we wrote, the mark is “’HALLOWEEN HAUNT,’ registered in 1989 and claiming first use of the mark in 1987 for amusement park services. It is...
Supreme Court Hears “TRUMP TOO SMALL” Trademark Case
On Wednesday, November 1, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument to determine if “TRUMP TOO SMALL” is a registrable trademark when the mark contains the name of a living individual (Donald Trump) and that individual has not consented to registration of the mark. ...
Holiday Trivia (It’s Never Too Soon For)
We have mentioned in a prior post that, unlike a patent, a trademark registration can last forever. If you continue to use the mark with the goods or services described in the registration, then the registration may be indefinitely renewed so long as the required...
Halloween Patents – Utility vs. Design
We recently posted about the 1 Millionth design patent issued by the USPTO. In that post, we briefly explained that a design patent "protect[s] the look or design of an invention rather than the way the invention works." On the other hand, a utility patent protects...
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