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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Underrepresented Inventors Need Fair Access to the Patent System
The patent system makes it harder for small businesses, women and people of color to get patents in America.
How to avoid mistakes when searching for a patent lawyer
Finding patent lawyer you trust and within budget is hard. This article helps you avoid the three most common inventor mistakes.
#23: Answering all of your intellectual property questions with Nichole Hayden, law firm partner
#14: Intellectual property basics for creators – patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets
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.
#23: Answering all of your intellectual property questions with Nichole Hayden, law firm partner
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...
#14: Intellectual property basics for creators – patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets
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?...
#12: How to find a good intellectual property lawyer on a budget
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...
You can’t patent an idea, and other lessons from Arkansas
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...
For Women: Finding a Patent Lawyer
Sep 5, 2019 | patents
Inventing stuff is fun and working with inventors is just as great. By and...
How to protect your invention in the U.S.
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...
What kinds of inventions can be patented?
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...
Don’t put off protecting your work
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...