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Expanding Your Invention’s Coverage: The Smart Move Before Your Patent Issues

Expanding Your Invention’s Coverage: The Smart Move Before Your Patent Issues

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Your patent is almost issued, but are you maximizing its potential? Filing a continuation (CON) or continuation-in-part (CIP) can help broaden your claims, add new...

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Patent Pending No More: What a Notice of Allowance Means for Your Invention

Patent Pending No More: What a Notice of Allowance Means for Your Invention

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Getting a Notice of Allowance is a major milestone, but your work isn’t done yet! Learn what it means, how to finalize your patent, and...

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Avoiding Trademark Rejection: The Address Rules You Must Follow

Avoiding Trademark Rejection: The Address Rules You Must Follow

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Many trademark applications get rejected due to incorrect addresses. The USPTO requires a physical street address—no P.O. boxes or mail forwarding services allowed! This guide...

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Copycats with a Conscience: Staying Legal While Innovating

Copycats with a Conscience: Staying Legal While Innovating

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

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,...

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Reputation Insurance: The Power of Morality Clauses

Reputation Insurance: The Power of Morality Clauses

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

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

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Ready or Not? Picking Between Intent to Use and Use in Commerce for Trademarks

Ready or Not? Picking Between Intent to Use and Use in Commerce for Trademarks

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

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,...

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Typo or Genius? Trademarking Misspelled Words

Typo or Genius? Trademarking Misspelled Words

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Can you trademark a misspelled word? Yes, but with caveats. Learn how distinctiveness, originality, and avoiding generic terms are key to securing your mark.

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Dollars Without Dilution: The Royalty-Based Funding Revolution

Dollars Without Dilution: The Royalty-Based Funding Revolution

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

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...

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Patent Predicaments: How Public Disclosure and Sales Can Derail Protection

Patent Predicaments: How Public Disclosure and Sales Can Derail Protection

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

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...

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