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New Developments in Korean Patent Law
The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) has introduced a series of important changes to the country’s patent examination process, aimed…
Can You Patent Something by Mailing it to Yourself?
Discover how to get a patent while maintaining confidentiality: Learn about provisional patent applications, the first-to-file system, and strategies for…
Electronic Signatures: Key Aspects for E-Signature Enforceability
With the growing adoption of e-signatures, questions and concerns have arisen regarding their legality, admissibility, and security
Combining Multiple Inventions into a Single Patent Application: Risks vs. Cost Savings
What are the potential cost savings and risks associated with combining multiple related inventions into a single patent application? While…
My New Invention Has Many Uses – Do I Need Multiple Patents?
A single invention (for example – an automated cleaning robot) may have many different innovations (let’s call them ‘components’) making…
USPTO Extends Combined Patent Search Pilot Program with Japanese Patent Office and Korean Intellectual Property Office
The United States Patent Office has announced an expansion of the Collaborative Search Pilot Program beginning November 1, 2022. This…
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Trademark Alert: Fraudulent Low-cost trademark design & filing sites
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a number of show-cause orders and exclusion orders issued by…
What is the process of getting a trademark? A step-by-step timeline.
Discover the trademark process timeline with our comprehensive guide to obtaining a trademark. Learn the essential steps to protect your…
Can I Get Trademark Protection For A Board Game?
Trademark Protection for Board Games Jump to: Most savvy entrepreneurs know to apply for trademarks on their product names, company…
What is the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA)?
Many software and product companies, whether through licensing or commercialization of intellectual property products and services, are being built predominantly…
Can Domain Suffixes Make Generic Words Registrable? USPTO v. Booking.com
Supreme Court Confirms; Domain Suffixes Can Make Generic Words Registrable The Case: USPTO v. Booking.com | The Impact | Zach’s…
USPTO Trademark Filing Fees are Increasing in 2021
Effective January 2, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) will increase its official fees for a variety…
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Interesting Patents: Spotify’s Use of Natural Language Processing
This patent discloses a method of leveraging machine learning models to recommend media content based on user media interaction.
Interesting Patents: Facebook Using Machine Learning to Recommend Music
This patent discloses a method of leveraging machine learning models to recommend media content based on user media interaction.
Interesting Patents: IBM’s Copy and Paste Enhancement
The system is set up to work between multiple cloud-based computerized environments as a third party processor to process software…
Interesting Patents: Ford’s Anxiety Reducing System
Today’s Ford patent application seeks to address autonomous anxiety. Here’s the full scoop.
Interesting Patents: Sony’s Gaming System
This week Boeing was issued a patent for a new type of Hybrid Turbine Engines. Traditionally Electric engines are not…
Interesting Patents: Boeing’s Hybrid Turbine Engines
This week Boeing was issued a patent for a new type of Hybrid Turbine Engines. Traditionally Electric engines are not…
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Why intellectual property rights are important for startups seeking funding from investors
When seeking funding from investors, it is important for startups to have a strong intellectual property strategy in place.
Free Online Tools and Resources for Inventors
Full access to our list of free tools and resources available for inventors seeking to patent and commercialize their ideas.
How Incubator and Accelerator Programs Can Help Startups Succeed
If you’re a startup, incubator and accelerator programs can be an invaluable resource.
USPTO Extends Combined Patent Search Pilot Program with Japanese Patent Office
The United States Patent Office has announced an expansion of the Collaborative Search Pilot Program beginning November 1, 2022. This…
Intellectual Property Rights and Federally Funded Research
Under typical Phase 1 contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD), such as the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), default…
Federal Contracting; Contractor Disclosure to Funding Agencies and Agency March-in Rights
Funding agencies have taken a very narrow approach when interpreting the four categories listed above from 35 U.S.C. §…
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Free Online Tools and Resources for Inventors
Full access to our list of free tools and resources available for inventors seeking to patent and commercialize their ideas.
How Incubator and Accelerator Programs Can Help Startups Succeed
If you’re a startup, incubator and accelerator programs can be an invaluable resource.
USPTO Extends Combined Patent Search Pilot Program with Japanese Patent Office
The United States Patent Office has announced an expansion of the Collaborative Search Pilot Program beginning November 1, 2022. This…
Intellectual Property Rights and Federally Funded Research
Under typical Phase 1 contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD), such as the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), default…
Federal Contracting; Contractor Disclosure to Funding Agencies and Agency March-in Rights
Funding agencies have taken a very narrow approach when interpreting the four categories listed above from 35 U.S.C. §…
Chinese Utility Models, Strengthening and Supplementing Intellectual Property Protection in China
Chinese Utility models can provide an alternative to invention patents and supplement them too.
