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Copycats with a Conscience: Staying Legal While Innovating
Thinking about creating a competitive product inspired by an existing one? This guide covers everything from understanding intellectual property laws to innovating responsibly. Avoid lawsuits,...
Reputation Insurance: The Power of Morality Clauses
Morality clauses serve as vital insurance for reputation management. From scandals to safeguards, this guide explores their power, historical roots, and modern significance in contracts
Ready or Not? Picking Between Intent to Use and Use in Commerce for Trademarks
Filing a U.S. trademark? Discover whether Intent to Use or Use in Commerce is the best fit for your business. This article covers the pros,...
Typo or Genius? Trademarking Misspelled Words
Can you trademark a misspelled word? Yes, but with caveats. Learn how distinctiveness, originality, and avoiding generic terms are key to securing your mark.
Dollars Without Dilution: The Royalty-Based Funding Revolution
Tired of equity dilution? Explore royalty-based funding—a smart alternative to VC. Learn how startups can access growth capital while preserving ownership. Keep your vision intact...
Patent Predicaments: How Public Disclosure and Sales Can Derail Protection
The US patent system provides inventors with a critical 12-month grace period for public disclosures and offers for sale. But failing to act within this...
Patently Impossible: The US Patent Office’s Most Unpatentable Ideas
From perpetual motion machines to universal cancer cures, discover what the USPTO deems unpatentable and why scientific integrity takes precedence in innovation.
Patent Titles: Not the Place for Flashy Marketing
Many inventors make the mistake of using their product's marketing name as their patent title, which can lead to weaker legal coverage and searchability issues....
Navigating Stormy Waters: Crisis Management for Brands on Social Media
In the fast-paced digital world, a single negative event can erupt into a full-blown brand crisis within hours. "Navigating Stormy Waters" dives into the art...