Tag Archives: Patent

Is AI Assisting You, or Are You Assisting AI? 

Posted on February 26, 2024

This might seem like a distinction without a difference but if you are going to patent any inventions you develop with the assistance of artificial intelligence, you need to know which it is. On February 13, the United States Patent … →

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File a High-Quality Provisional Patent

Posted on February 19, 2024

Understanding Provisional vs. Non-Provisional Patent Applications  Navigating the patent application process can be complex, particularly when distinguishing between provisional and non-provisional patent applications. Provisional patents, often seen as the first step in securing a patent, are informal and do not … →

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Patent Protections: Wright or Wrong?

Posted on May 20, 2021

Were the famous brothers patent trolls? Or just entrepreneurs trying to be compensated for their hard work and ingenuity? The 115th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first issued patent, U.S. 821,393 entitled “Flying Machine” is upon us. Orville and Wilbur … →

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Spinning Out of Control: Peloton’s Attempts to Cancel a Trademark Bully

Posted on March 10, 2021

Have you attended a spin class at your local gym or health club? Or are you immersed in the more timely, sanitary home-spinning craze? Have you related either of these activities to a company called Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.?   Likely not. However, Mad Dogg owns several US trademark registrations, including Registration No. … →

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Patent Checklist for Start-Ups and Emerging Businesses

Posted on April 29, 2019

In general, securing patent rights in your inventions can give you a competitive advantage in your industry and can make your company more attractive to potential investors or purchasers. Patent Basics A patent is a right granted by the government … →

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Increase the Value of Your Business by Protecting Your Competitive Edge

Posted on June 28, 2017

As I stated in the first post of this series, in business, imitation is NOT the sincerest or highest form of flattery; it is someone stealing from you!! Have you found a unique way to solve a problem or improve … →

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Patent Protection and Trademark Registration Help Pittsburgh’s Food Startups Succeed

Posted on May 12, 2016

Kathleen Kuznicki will speak to business owners and entrepreneurs about the importance of developing a comprehensive strategy for patent protection and trademark registration, at a workshop for Pittsburgh’s food startups, on Saturday, May 21st, in Sharpsburg. The workshop, called Getting Your … →

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Is It Worth Getting A Patent Even If You Never Intend To Litigate?

Posted on March 31, 2015

All Successful Inventions Should Be Patent Protected Yes. Otherwise, if you have a desirable and successful invention, competitors will blatantly copy your product because they know there will be no recourse to stop them. Generally, no business wants to go … →

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I Think I Invented Something, Now What Do I Do?

Posted on March 5, 2015

First, can your invention generate revenue? Before you take any further steps to develop your invention, you need to determine if you can realistically generate revenue from your invention. You will need to determine: Is it something people will want … →

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The Power of “Patent Pending”

Posted on February 9, 2015

If you or your business is developing new products or processes, you should consider being “patent pending” before you trying to exploit your inventive idea. When a patent application is filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and … →

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