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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,...

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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

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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,...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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With Miller IP Overview of Miller IP  Miller IP is not your traditional law firm. We specialize in helping startups, small businesses, garage inventors, side...

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Navigating Open-Source Technologies and Patent Considerations for Your Startup or Side Hustle - Miller IP

Welcome to our blog on open-source technologies and patent considerations for entrepreneurs looking to protect their inventions and foster innovation within their startups or side...

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Non-Custodial Digital Wallets Vs Custodial Wallets (Guest Article) - Miller IP

Think of some of the biggest crypto apps that come to mind.  How would you feel if I told you they operate like uninsured, unregulated banks?...

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How to Protect Your Invention with Intellectual Property Rights - Miller IP

Eager to learn how to protect your brilliant ideas with intellectual property rights? Now, you might be wondering, what is intellectual property and why is...

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Patent Pending Explained - Miller IP

Patents that have been filed but not yet approved have patent pending status. You can use your pending patent to make, sell, and license the...

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