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Trademark and Patent Scams: What to Watch Out For

"Guaranteed patent or your money back!" "Renew your trademark for half the government filing fees!" "Make millions with your invention!" Sound familiar? You may be dealing with potential intellectual property scammers that can drain your wallet with promises that are too good to be true. more...

Stephanie Morrow - Jun 2012 - Trademarks
10 Inventions That Will Have You Seeing Green

In honor of National Inventor’s Month, here’s a look at 10 inventions that illustrate boundless creativity and eco-consciousness at the same time. more...

Heleigh Bostwick - May 2012 - Patents
Are Drug Companies' “Pay-for-Delay” Tactics Hurting Consumers?

We’re all familiar with brand name and generic drugs. Almost always, the only differences are the name and cost. However, there’s a lot more to it than just labels and price tags—and what actually goes on behind the scenes may alarm you. more...

Michelle Fabio, Esq. - Apr 2012 - Debate & Controversy
How the New Patent Law May Affect Businesses

The America Invents Act has given independent inventors a reason to speed up their process and get to the USPTO with an application sooner. In the same way, small business owners should know what the law has done to the patent landscape. more...

Michelle Fabio, Esq. - Feb 2012 - Patents
Get the Most from Your Provisional Application for Patent

You’ve got an invention, but what an ordeal just to get it to “patent pending” status! The reality is, filing a provisional application for patent is not as confusing or as intimidating as people think—especially if you know what to expect. more...

Dan Goldman, Esq. - Nov 2011 - Patents
Patent Reform: What Inventors Need to Know

Shattering what’s been the status quo for more than half a century, the new America Invents Act will shift the US from a “first to invent” to a “first inventor to file” country—dramatically changing the playing field for independent inventors. more...

Dan Goldman, Esq. - Oct 2011 - Patents
On Innovation

Can you imagine a world without light bulbs, zippers or—gasp!—computers? Innovation is everywhere and, in many real ways, defines modern life. It has the power to bring societies together and fuel entire economies. more...

Bilal Kaiser - Aug 2011 - Patents
Registering Green Trademarks

While the USPTO is actively encouraging the development of “green” technology, green trademark and patent seekers should be well-informed going into the process in order to increase the probability of success—because it’s not enough to just have a catchy “green” name anymore. more...

Michelle Fabio, Esq. - Aug 2011 - Patents
Celebrity Inventors

In the celebrity world, truth is often stranger than fiction. Imagine an invention by Kevin Costner for cleaning up the BP oil spill, or giving your child a birthday present invented by Christie Brinkley to teach little ones their ABCs. You’d be surprised at what some celebrities have invented in their spare time. more...

Heleigh Bostwick - Aug 2011 - Patents
What Kind of Business Methods Can You Patent?

Regardless of what you sell, if you’re an online entrepreneur with a unique method of doing business, you may be sitting on a valuable, patentable product. But will your method be found patentable, or a mere abstract idea? more...

Heleigh Bostwick - Aug 2011 - Patents