Patent and Trademark Filing




Recent Patent and Trademark Filing Articles

One Thing I Wish I Knew Before Going Global

OtterBox's CEO talks about a lesson he learned the hard way after expanding his business overseas.  Read more

New Patent Rules: What You Need to Know

Sweeping changes to patent legislation just went into effect, and more are on the way. Here's how they will affect your business.  Read more

SOPA Lives On ...Through Google

Google, taking cues from SOPA, will begin demoting websites that pirate content.  Read more

Patent Research Just Got Easier

An IP lawyer dishes on Google's search tools for patent-seekers--and what every start-up should know before heading down that path.  Read more

Best Way to Protect Your Brilliant Ideas

How do you know when to patent, trademark, or a license your idea? We grilled the CEO of General Patent Corp. to find out.  Read more

The Reality of Protecting Your Company's Secrets

Patents: they're the building blocks of innovation. But there are a lot of things a patent can't do. Here's a primer on how (and why) they actually work.  Read more

4 Steps to Innovate the P&G Way

Don't have the $2 billion R&D budget of P&G? Not to worry. CTO Bruce Brown says any company can master this process.  Read more

Have Brand, Will License: 9 Tips to Do It Right

Think you've got a brand with a life of its own? Make these smart moves now.  Read more

Patents? You Don't Need No Stinking Patents!

Your No. 1 job is to get to market and start making money. Here's why protecting your IP should stay off your to-do list.  Read more

What Does a Patent Office Mean For Detroit?

The first-ever satellite office for the United States Patent and Trademark Office will open in July. Here's what it means for Detroit.  Read more

Sizing Up the Company on the Other End of the Deal

What if you were negotiating with Apple and didn't know it? Large companies can mask their identities. Here's how to uncover them.  Read more

Business Lesson From Beyonce and Jay-Z

Can you really trademark a baby’s name? Absolutely. Why would you want to? The answer is more applicable to your business than you may realize.  Read more

3 Ways to Shrink Your Start-up Legal Costs

The average legal bill even before VC financing can run more than $20,000. Why pay that when DIY options abound?  Read more

The Business of Building a 'Honey Badger' Empire

Honey Badger don't care. But its creator does--and he's hoping he can build a business around the most fearless mammal on earth.  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

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