9 times out of 10, if I mention that I'm a registered patent lawyer to someone, three things happen: First, they get a...
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The patent system makes it harder for small businesses, women and people of color to get patents in America.
Finding patent lawyer you trust and within budget is hard. This article helps you avoid the three most common inventor mistakes.
On this episode of The Shontavia Show, Shontavia breaks down the four major types of intellectual property (IP) for creators and entrepreneurs: patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. She explains why they are important, the basics of each type, and the questions you should ask to figure out whether you have IP and when you should take steps to protect your IP.
May 19, 2021 | patents, starting a business
9 times out of 10, if I mention that I'm a registered patent lawyer to someone, three things happen: First, they get a...
Apr 21, 2020 | copyrights, creating content, patents, podcast, starting a business, trademarks
When it comes to starting a business, intellectual property (typically patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade...
Feb 24, 2020 | copyrights, patents, podcast, trademarks
Have you ever considered that the stuff you're posting on social media might be valuable property worth protecting?...
Feb 14, 2020 | copyrights, patents, podcast, starting a business, trademarks
Finding an intellectual property (IP) lawyer isn't the easiest thing in the world to do. The term "intellectual...
Sep 17, 2019 | patents
Last week, I was honored to give the keynote at the First Annual Patent Bootcamp for Women and Minorities in STEM at...
Sep 5, 2019 | patents
Inventing stuff is fun and working with inventors is just as great. By and...
Aug 29, 2019 | patents
If you decide that you want to patent your invention, make sure you're wearing your I'll-be-patient hat because the...
Aug 28, 2019 | patents
I love inventions and innovation. Like, LOVE love. So much so that I actually own a set of inventor trading cards (I...
Aug 17, 2019 | copyrights, creating content, patents, trademarks
I love creatives and creators. They are constantly pushing boundaries, developing things the world has never seen, and...