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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...
Secure Your Secret Sauce: A No-Nonsense Guide to Startup IP Protection
Startups thrive on innovation, but protecting that unique 'secret sauce' is essential for long-term success. This guide covers practical intellectual property (IP) strategies to safeguard...
Ctrl + Patent? The Quirky Guide to Software Patents in the U.S.
In the U.S., software patents are possible but complicated. They must offer technical innovation and overcome legal hurdles like the Alice ruling. From major companies...
The Double-Edged Sword of Technology Transfer: Risks and Rewards"
Technology transfer opens doors for innovation and growth but also brings IP and compliance challenges. This article dives into how businesses can balance these risks...
Beyond the Algorithm: Understanding AI’s Role in IP Rights
As AI reshapes creativity, the lines of intellectual property (IP) are blurred. This article navigates who owns AI-generated content, how traditional IP law is challenged,...
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