Inventing something new is exhilarating but turning that idea into a protected patent can be challenging. Getting the right patent referral service can significantly impact the patenting process.

When it comes to securing a patent, every word matters. Luckily for Huskies, tenacity also counts — and there are mentors aplenty to offer valuable advice. Michigan Tech alumna Judy Swann '83 is one ...

Protect your inventions with these tips. 1. What can be patented? An invention is a technical solution to a technical problem. In order to be patentable your invention must be novel, nonobvious, and ...

An important task for in-house counsel is managing laboratory notebook practices. Laboratory notebooks are where inventions start, and they are key to successful patent enforcement. This article ...

Since 2024, the USPTO has issued multiple AI-specific guidance documents on inventorship and subject matter eligibility. The ...

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A checklist for evaluating and patenting blockchain-related inventions, including steps for conducting an invention disclosure meeting to determine patent eligibility under Section 101 of the Patent ...

Will a patent help you grow your business? It depends on who you ask, and what industry they’re in. In some situations, patents have a tremendous amount of value. In others, they don’t. There are no ...

When I began filing patent applications, I thought having a patent would stop others from infringing on my invention. But I learned the hard truth about patents and the patent system by suing one of ...