What was your most recent big idea? Have you ever invented anything? How about patented anything? According to the World Economic Forum, just 10.9% of all patents in the US are granted to women, ...

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we will explore the age-old question about whether it is best to keep an innovation as a trade secret or if it makes sense to seek patent protection. And while this ...

Too many entrepreneurs treat filing a patent as a milestone in itself—proof that their invention matters. But filing a patent too early, or without a clear business strategy, can create serious ...

At its core, a patent is a contract between an inventor, who agrees to disclose detailed information about their invention to the public, and the state, which grants them exclusive rights to that ...

Filing for a patent is like planting your flag on your idea, giving you a legal shield that prevents anyone from copying your hard work. Obtaining a patent is crucial for securing exclusive rights to ...

If you're starting a business, you'll need to decide how to legally protect your brand and its assets, depending on the type of business you want to start. Trademarks, copyrights and patents are all ...

Patent portfolios are frequently discussed in terms of size, technological breadth, or litigation potential. Those characteristics may be easy to measure, but they are not what determines whether a ...