Jun 1, 2022
AI and Intellectual Property
Due largely to the technological leaps and advances being made in artificial intelligence (AI), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking to address the intersection of AI...
patents
May 16, 2022
The Patent Prosecution Process
The patent prosecution process is usually quite long, arduous, and can be costly. There are three types of patents: utility, design, and plant. Plant patents are the least common and...
Feb 1, 2022
Prior Art Search for your Patent
The first step for anyone with an invention or idea is to perform a prior art search and analysis in order to determine whether or not it’s already been done...
Jan 7, 2019
What is Intellectual Property (IP)?
Intellectual property (IP) is a term that includes property that essentially comes from the mind, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and, to a lesser extent, trade secrets. It is vital to...
Nov 12, 2017
Intellectual Property 101: The Different Types of IP
Intellectual Property 101- Considering the Different Types of IP Many small business owners are confused about intellectual property, or as the legal community calls it, IP. Unfortunately for many business...
Aug 11, 2016
How to Maximize Your Patent
How you can maximize your patent by avoiding these 4 common mistakes. 50% of patents are useless. Is your patent a statistic or a success story?
Aug 4, 2016
Does Your Business Need To Be Concerned About Patent Trolls?
Does Your Business Need To Be Concerned About Patent Trolls? What are patent trolls and how can your small business avoid them?
Jul 21, 2016
Book Review: Essentials of Licensing Intellectual Property
L4SB Attorney Dave Ferrance reviews 'Essentials of Licensing Intellectual Property'. Though a bit dated, this book offers a resource to small businesses...
Jun 7, 2016
Can You Patent an Idea?
Can you patent an idea? Like most legal issues, the answer is not always straightforward. Or as they often say in the law, “it depends”!
Mar 1, 2016
Prior Art Search
Did you know that you don't necessarily need an attorney or patent agent to conduct a prior art search?
Feb 25, 2016
Improvement Patents
Can you get a patent on an improvement to a patented device? They're called improvement patents!
