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Jun 1, 2022

AI and Intellectual Property

Due largely to the technological leaps and advances being made in artificial intelligence (AI), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking to address the intersection of AI...

May 16, 2022

The Patent Prosecution Process

The patent prosecution process is usually quite long, arduous, and can be costly. There are three types of patents: utility, design, and plant. Plant patents are the least common and...

Feb 1, 2022

Prior Art Search for your Patent

The first step for anyone with an invention or idea is to perform a prior art search and analysis in order to determine whether or not it’s already been done...

Jan 7, 2019

What is Intellectual Property (IP)?

Intellectual property (IP) is a term that includes property that essentially comes from the mind, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and, to a lesser extent, trade secrets. It is vital to...

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Nov 12, 2017

Intellectual Property 101: The Different Types of IP

Intellectual Property 101- Considering the Different Types of IP Many small business owners are confused about intellectual property, or as the legal community calls it, IP. Unfortunately for many business...

Aug 11, 2016

How to Maximize Your Patent

How you can maximize your patent by avoiding these 4 common mistakes. 50% of patents are useless. Is your patent a statistic or a success story?

Aug 4, 2016

Does Your Business Need To Be Concerned About Patent Trolls?

Does Your Business Need To Be Concerned About Patent Trolls? What are patent trolls and how can your small business avoid them?

Jul 21, 2016

Book Review: Essentials of Licensing Intellectual Property

L4SB Attorney Dave Ferrance reviews 'Essentials of Licensing Intellectual Property'. Though a bit dated, this book offers a resource to small businesses...