Startups often rush to file patents while their product is still taking shape. The pressure can come from investor expectations or the instinct to claim a patent ...

When there is intellectual property to protect, entrepreneurs often think of patents. But what is a patent? How do you obtain a patent? What does the process entail and cost? This article explores ...

Finding the right patent counsel can be challenging, especially as a small company or solo inventor who does not regularly retain intellectual property rights.

If you are a new or expanding business, it's normal to find the prospect of building a patent department daunting, especially if hiring a team of in-house patent attorneys seems cost prohibitive.

When it comes to intellectual property, “patents” might spring to mind. A good patent can give startups a competitive edge, and once you’ve been granted one, nobody can come and mess with your ...

MINNEAPOLIS — For entrepreneurs like John Baker and Carla Scholz the first step to starting a new business venture begins with an idea. "This is the Cleanzy Sponge," said Baker, a local entrepreneur. ...

The IP legal department for self-driving car company Cruise is nominated for the California Legal Awards' Vanguard Award for rebuilding a more streamlined patent portfolio development program. From ...

IPWatchdog has learned that Gilbert Hyatt intends to seek en banc review of the Federal Circuit’s prosecution laches doctrine.

Here’s how to know which innovations are truly worth protecting — before putting time and money into filings that may never pay off. Startups often rush into patents — either too early or for ideas ...