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Design, Utility & Drama: Who Gets to Be an Inventor?

Design, Utility & Drama: Who Gets to Be an Inventor?

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Who qualifies as an inventor on a patent? Whether it’s a utility or design application, the answer isn’t always obvious. This fun, detailed guide breaks...

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Clone Wars: How to Outsell Knockoffs by Knocking Off Yourself

Clone Wars: How to Outsell Knockoffs by Knocking Off Yourself

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Tired of cheap knockoffs stealing your Amazon sales? Learn how launching a low-cost version of your own product under a different brand can help you...

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Spoiler Alert: No One Reads Your Provisional Patent (Yet)

Spoiler Alert: No One Reads Your Provisional Patent (Yet)

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Think your provisional patent is being reviewed? Think again. No one’s reading it—yet. Learn why provisionals are placeholders, not protection, and what you must do...

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🎉 Congratulations, You’ve Entered the Queue!

🎉 Congratulations, You’ve Entered the Queue!

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Getting a USPTO filing receipt? Congrats, but don’t uncork the champagne just yet. That receipt just means you’ve entered the waiting game. Discover what actually...

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I Searched, I Found Nothing... So I’m Safe? Think Again!

I Searched, I Found Nothing... So I’m Safe? Think Again!

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Thinking of handling your own patent or trademark search? You might want to think again! A DIY search can be risky, as missing similar patents...

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Give Me My Charts: How to Get Your Medical Records Without Losing Your Mind

Give Me My Charts: How to Get Your Medical Records Without Losing Your Mind

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Struggling to access your own medical records? This guide breaks down the step-by-step process with humor and clarity—so you can unlock your health history without...

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Certified Success: The Power of a Trademark Registration Certificate

Certified Success: The Power of a Trademark Registration Certificate

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

A trademark registration certificate is a vital document that grants legal ownership of a brand’s identity. It provides exclusive rights, protects against infringement, and strengthens...

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Patent Maintenance Fees: The “Subscription” You Can’t Cancel

Patent Maintenance Fees: The “Subscription” You Can’t Cancel

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Patent maintenance fees are the hidden costs of innovation, ensuring patents remain enforceable. Miss a payment, and your rights vanish! This guide breaks down deadlines,...

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Registered & Renewed: How to Keep Your Trademark Forever

Registered & Renewed: How to Keep Your Trademark Forever

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Trademarks can last forever—if you maintain them! Learn when to file, what fees are due, and why proof of use is essential. Don’t let your...

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