How Much Patent Trolls Cost Start-ups
Infographic: When a patent troll attacks, increasingly its victims are small and midsize companies. Check out the stats. Read more
Patent and Trademark Protection
5 Unusual Things You Should Trademark
Filing a trademark shouldn't stop at words and logos. There are many other ways to protect your brand that you may be overlooking. Read more
The Paradox of Post-Grant Patent Review
A mysterious little tweak of the language of a patent-reform bill renders it nearly useless. What the heck happened? Read more
The Real Toll of Patent Trolls
Patent trolls drain businesses of billions of dollars a year. And if you have a website--any website--you are a potential target. Here's what you need to know if they come after your business. Read more
What Patent-Infringement Insurance Looks Like
Patent clearinghouse companies offer "memberships" in what they are describing as a sort of patent-infringement insurance. Some call it a glorified protection racket. Read more
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Someone Copied Your Product. What Next?
Taking legal action is costly and time-consuming. Here's how to weigh whether you (really) need to. Read more
New Patent Rules: What You Need to Know
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Here's what you can learn from Apple's patent victory over Samsung. Read more
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