Obama’s Man at the USPTO Seeks to Rehab the Agency David Kappos spent a career at IBM. He started on the lower rungs and eventually rose to VP and assistant general counsel, overseeing the company’s massive patent and trademark...
Read MoreHow to Avoid Scam Artists Scam artists have existed since the dawn of currency. Don’t be among the hundreds or thousands of aspiring inventors who get ripped off each year by shady invention-promotion companies. Here are some...
Read MoreWant access to some of the world’s leading innovators as they address the most pressing issues facing humanity? Consider attending the Imagine Solutions Conference, Feb. 22-23, at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples,...
Read MoreBy David M. DeMay In the inventor community, many possess a limited understanding of the U.S. patent process. One of the most common misunderstandings relates to the notion of a “provisional patent.” I’ve heard people say, “I...
Read MoreOne of my favorite stories from 2009 was the renewed search for the legendary Loch Ness monster. As we’ve reported at various times, the late scientist, university lecturer, attorney and acclaimed inventor Robert Rines set...
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