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Intellectual Property
Recent Intellectual Property Articles
How My Alma Mater Is Killing My Start-up
An alumna of Syracuse University recalls the aggravating tale of trying to start a T-shirt company and trademarking the word "Syracutie." Read more
What the Students Say: Technology Venturing
Samit Gupta was pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering—until he took this course. Read more
How I Did It: Raymond Damadian
He invented the MRI device—then came the hard part. Read more
Unknown Geniuses Behind 10 Of The Most Useful Inventions
Some of the coolest inventors are people you probably don't know. Seemingly simple ideas took a lot of creativity and technological prowess. Read more
A Patent Dispute Reaches the Supreme Court
Stanford University is squaring off against one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies over the ownership of a lucrative patent. Read more
Detroit's New Innovation Engine
Patent (office) pending. Plus, the return of start-up valuation backlash just as a social-media company plans a $500 million IPO. Read more
How to Protect Your Trademark From Infringement
Keeping your trademark safe from infringement requires a consistent offense and a sturdy defense. Experts explain how to master both. Read more
How to Raise $10 Million in One Day
Each day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: ... Read more
How to Run a Brainstorming Session
Line up the white boards and ditch the judgment. Here's how to encourage an open flow of ideas and spur innovation. Read more
So, You Think You're an Entrepreneur?
Each day, Inc .'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: ... Read more
10 Tips for Licensing Intellectual Property
How can you make sure you're getting your innovations into new places while still getting a good deal for all your hard work? Follow tips from the pros. Read more
Entrepreneur Wins $625 Million Payout From Apple
Yale University professor David Gelernter said Apple's software infringed on three of his patents. A federal jury agreed. Read more
How Groupon Handles Copycats Overseas
How the daily-deal site defends itself in global markets. Read more
Groupon's Expansion Strategy
In its quest to become the global powerhouse of online daily deals, Chicago-based Groupon is buying up copycat websites overseas. View slideshow
Orwellian Watch: Apple's Creepy Patent Application
Apple has applied for a patent on new technology that would enable it to take control remotely and disable mobile devices (think iPhone and iPad... Read more
Technology Slavery
Are we giving up our very freedom for the latest, greatest tools? Read more
Why We Need More Funding for Big Science
Research and development done under the auspices of agencies such as the NIH, NASA, and DARPA has seeded America's entrepreneurial economy for decades. It wo... Read more
Supreme Court Ruling Could Boost Software Sector
The high court says the test for business method patents is too rigid. The software industry, among others, is poised to benefit. Read more
How to Build Business Alliances
The basic logic of a strategic alliance is often clear, but managing it can be tough. Here's how to forge partnerships that last. Read more
What Happened to Your Patent Application?
It's probably just sitting at the U.S. Patent Office, admits the office's director. Meanwhile, there are bills for patent reform on Capitol Hill -- and plans... Read more
Fujitsu Cedes "iPad" Naming Rights to Apple
Just days before shipping the iPad to stores Apple struck a deal with Fujitsu, giving it the official trademark for the new tablet's moniker. Read more
New Patent Law Ruling Could Cost You Big Bucks
The stakes have been raised on "false mark" lawsuits -- it's time to review your labels. Read more
How to Negotiate a Contract With a Big Client
What you push for in your contract negotiation Read more
How to Find a Good Patent Lawyer
Your great idea needs protection. Here's a guide to searching for a reputed and effective patent lawyer. Read more
How to File a Trademark
Protecting your business logo from creative theft is a crucial part of growing your brand. Here's how to file a trademark with the United States Federal Gove... Read more
iPad: A Funny Name, and a Trademark Dispute
Fujitsu claims a 2003 trademark application gives it dibs on the iPad name. Could the dispute prevent the tablet from shipping? Read more
The Candyman's Saga to Hit the Big Screen
David Klein, the inventor of Jelly Belly jellybeans, talks about the new film Candyman , which documents his rise and fall. Read more
How to Protect Your Trade Secrets
Advice for the small-business owner on protecting trademarks, writing nondisclosure agreements, and other tools for protecting intellectual property. Read more
A Besieged Brewery Fights Back
Rock Art Brewery is embroiled in a trademark war with the beverage giant Hansen over the name of the brewery's Vermonster beer. Read more
Protecting Yourself From Copycat Competitors
Using trade dress and trademarks to protect your intellectual property Read more
How to File for a Patent
This step-by-step guide describes the legal process of filing for a patent. Read more
Supreme Court Reexamines Patent Laws
A reversal of the earlier decision that business methods are not patentable could likely change the face of business. Read more
How to Protect Your Invention
Advice and tips on how to protect a new invention from copycats and competitors Read more
How to Guard Against Patent Infringement
Once you've received patent protection, enforcing it is mostly your job. Here's how. Read more
