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
Patent and Trademark Filing
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
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 to raise fees. 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 Government. Read more
Protecting 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
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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
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
A Challenge to the Small Business Image
A new study points out that "small business" and "innovation" are not synonymous. Read more
TrendWatch: U.S. Patent Reform
How could upcoming patent law changes impact your small business? Watch video
Edison's Inventionland
A tour through Thomas Edison's famed workshop, plus Apple's bid to convert speech to text, and the rest of today's news. 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
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
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