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12 Strange and Amazing Patents
How far will the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office go? We've rounded up some of the silliest, most inventive, and ludicrous patent applications in U.S. history. View slideshow
Intellectual Property
New Patent Laws to Favor First-to-File
Congress is on the verge of passing the first patent reforms in 60 years. This may not be good news for small business. Read more
Licensing In Intellectual Property
When your company needs to use a process, concept, tool—or really anything that's protected by a patent, copyright, or trademark—here's how to license it, and avoid legal trouble. Read more
4 Tips for Protecting Your Trademark
A trademark can be just as valuable as a large client, so it's of utmost importance that businesses find competent means for protection. Here are four tips for keeping your trademark safe from harm. Read more
How My Alma Mater Is Killing My Start-up | Business Insider
An alumna of Syracuse University recalls the aggravating tale of trying to start a T-shirt company and trademarking the word "Syracutie." Read more
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5 Steps to Thinking Outside of the Box
How do people think outside of the proverbial box? They know how to view things more expansively. Here's how. Read more
Negotiating for Wimps
How to ask for what you want -- and get it. Eleven tips for the confrontation-shy. Read more
Can a Shoe Color Really Be Trademarked?
With a Federal Court Case underway many are asking can the color of the soles of shoes be protected as a trademark. The answer may surprise you. Read more
Ask Inc.: Can a New Hire Sign a Non-Compete Later?
Inc.com columnist Jeff Haden is taking your start-up questions. Up this week: How to handle an employee who won't agree to a non-compete. Read more
Do You Have a Privacy Problem?
Google, Facebook, and others have made consumers particularly sensitive about their privacy online. That means you need to be sensitive about it too. Read more
3 More Reasons SOPA Ought to Scare You
Inc.com joins the ranks of companies hoping that Congress doesn't vote to break the Internet by approving SOPA and PIPA. Here's why. Read more
Get a Google Pay-Per-Click Monopoly for Your Brand
Use Google's General Trademark Complaint Form to stop competitors from infringing on your brands online. Read more
How Business Ideas Get Stolen
What every business owner needs to know about protecting valuable intellectual property. Read more
How to Win a Trademark Battle Against a Goliath
By knowing their rights, two small companies made Apple and RIM back down over trademark conflicts. You could do the same. Read more
Should You Be Able to Patent a Business Model?
Kickstarter is asking that a patent be invalidated--or at least, that it not be found to be infringing upon it. Read more
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