The Challenges of Patenting Software
Be ready to act quickly, before technologies change “Software is difficult to prove as novel and...
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Start With the Market
Novelty is nice, but an invention that solves a problem is the most important claim.
The world is full of products that aren’t patented. These products are prior art as certain as patents are.
Beyoncé Isn’t Crazy in Love Over Feyoncé Merchandise
Is a one-letter disparity enough to prevent consumers from confusing one trademarked entity from...
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19 Named to National Inventors Hall of Fame
May event will honor their contributions to society.
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Making Instagram Work for You
Marketing is trickier there, but here’s how to maximize conversions.
Regardless of what methods used to increase your Instagram conversions, it’s important to always follow Instagram Best Practices.
ID November Inventor Archives
Nov. 29, 1877
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Making a Mark With Action
10 questions with Mary Boney Denison, USPTO commissioner for trademarks.
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Fighting Back Against Attackers
Mother of 5 daughters develops tiny, wearable pepper spray.
“As a survivor of sexual assault … I knew this product was a mass-market product, a necessity for women and men, seniors and those with special needs.”
—Kristi Gorinas
