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Patent and Trademark Protection




Recent Patent and Trademark Protection Articles

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


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


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


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


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


America’s Fastest-Growing Health Company

Houston-based ClearCorrect makes an alternative to Invisalign that is shaking up the industry leader for dental braces.  Read more


Zynga Sued for Patent Infringement

The world's largest social gaming company is under fire for allegedly infringing on patents found in nearly every one of its games.  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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