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Is it a compliment to be called a troll?
Have you ever heard of calling someone a troll as a compliment? A patent troll is a business that does not produce a product or...
Is a big firm or a little firm the right fit for you?
There are patent firms of all types, big firms, small firms, specialty firms, and general practice firms. Which type of firm is right for you?...
Design your way to success
Utility patents are treated as the Holy Grail for protecting your invention. However, often the look, feel, and aesthetics of your product is the main...
Avoid getting overwhelmed when starting a business
You have a great idea and now you want to start a business, so you turn on your computer and Google how to start a...
Overnight success years in the making.
A lot of people think I was an overnight success, but I was an opening act for three or four years, and then I signed...
Your employees come first, not your customers.
An employee's motivation is a direct result of the sum of interactions with his or her manager. - Bob Nelson The Customer May Be Wrong...
Do I need to visit your IP firm's office to get started?
We live in a virtual world Why should you be limited to the attorneys that live within driving distance from you? Hire the best, not...
Am I a Micro Entity, Small Entity, or Large Entity?
Different costs depending on the size of your business The USPTO charges different fees depending on the size of your business. The USPTO wants to...
Can I prepare and file my own patent/trademark/copyright?
The real question is not can you, but should you? Having an intellectual property (IP) attorney prepare a patent/trademark/copyright application can be a large financial...