Patents

An inventor who knows about patents and understands the best way to use them has a huge advantage in protecting their invention.

Before you can profit from your invention, there are several steps to take to get the right kind of protection you need. Find out how you file a…

Learn how to protect your intellectual property rights—from copyrights to patents.

Just as with buying and selling physical property, transferring the ownership of intellectual property is an important part of doing business.…

Protect your intellectual property by applying for a patent at the right time and with the right details about your unique app.

Under U.S. law, you cannot patent an idea. Understanding how the law differentiates ideas from inventions is a great way to learn some of the core…

It’s not uncommon to get an Office action when you apply for a patent. What is an Office action? How should you respond? Find out more about what…

Getting an Office Action doesn’t always mean your patent application has been denied. Find out more about Office actions and how to respond to them.

With nearly $200 billion in reported sales in 2011, e-commerce sales are expected to continue to grow over the next several years. In 2012, e-…

The process for getting a patent can be long and complex. Getting a patent attorney to help you is usually a good idea.