Patent Law

Protecting your invention with a patent prevents others from using it without your permission. Nonetheless, your idea may also not be new, which means it won't be eligible for a patent. Accordingly, you need to conduct a search to determine if someone else or a...

Creating a board game is an exciting and challenging endeavor that requires a significant investment of time and resources.  Therefore, as a game developer, it's essential to understand the legal protections available to you, including the possibility of obtaining a...

When the subject of “property” comes up, most people imagine tangible assets like personal property (cars, jewelry or real estate and so forth). However, when you have a creation of the mind, such as a work of art or technological innovation, then it is important that...

Inventing an idea and implementing it is not easy. It requires creativity and strategies. Thus, it can be stressful when another person copies your invention and monetizes it without your permission.  The United States Code (U.S.C.) Title 35 protects people who...

Competition means needing to innovate, as creating a new manufacturing process, plant variety or machine could lead to one company's dominance of a particular industry. Successfully prosecuting a patent allows a business that invests in research and developments to...

When you create a new product and apply for a patent, your goal might be to build a company around this patent. Maybe you’re planning to launch a startup focused on this new idea. Alternatively, you may have an existing company that is simply patenting a new product...

The internet makes it easy for people to discover the products you produce. It also increases the chance you will find out if someone appears to have copied one of your ideas. What should you do if you think someone has breached your patent rights? 1. Check you...

Crowdfunding has many advantages. Not least, the ability to bring ideas to life that you might otherwise never have gotten off the ground. Yet it also has its pitfalls. One of the most crucial to be aware of is that you are exposing your plans and ideas to a large...

You are an inventor or a visionary. Your idea has come to fruition. Congratulations! But have you protected your hard work from unauthorized use? If you haven’t, you need to ASAP. This is where patenting comes in handy. A patent is an exclusive right that bars other...

When you have put in the time, skills and resources to bring your idea to fruition, you need to protect your creation from abuse or unauthorized use. This is where patenting comes in. However, before taking this route, it helps to understand how different types of...