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This article provides a brief overview of the importance of having legal representation if you receive an Amazon complaint of patent infringement.

This article is the seventh in our series on the technology and innovations that came about or were first majorly used during World War II. We will cover a number of incredible inventions, so make sure to take a look at our previous articles and check back for more.

Love is in the air this week. Who's your favorite couple?

A lot of fans thought Taylor Swift would announce Reputation (Taylor’s Version) on January 23 (1/23). Instead, she effectively did the opposite – by filing one last request for an extension of time to file a Statement of Use for the trademark.

New trademark fees are coming to the USPTO, and they take effect this Sunday, January 19, 2025.

New trademark fees are coming to the USPTO, and they take effect this Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Donald Trump won the election and is slated to be the 47th president of the United States. What does this mean for everyone’s favorite topic, intellectual property (IP)?

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced upcoming fee changes for both patents and trademarks. This article provides additional information related to these fee changes, including a sample of the notable fee changes in January 2025.

"Why is there so much text before we actually get to the recipe?" Many people, especially this week, ask this question when perusing online recipe blogs. This article explains one of the key reasons that recipes are presented with so much additional information. Hint: it's related to intellectual property!

In this article, we discuss what assignment means in the world of patent law, how to transfer and record assignments, and why proper assignment is so important.

Halloween is a time for creativity and creepy fun, and some inventors have taken that to the next level by dreaming up unique gadgets and gizmos specifically for the holiday. This article includes a few fascinating Halloween inventions.

In light of the announcement of the end of the AFCP 2.0 program, this article explores the purpose of AFCP 2.0 and some alternatives moving forward.

USPTO fees vary depending on the entity status of the applicant. This article explores the three types of entity, as defined by the USPTO: Large Entity, Small Entity, and Micro Entity.

This article is the sixth in our series on the technology and innovations that came about or were first majorly used during World War II. We will cover a number of incredible inventions, so make sure to take a look at our previous articles and check back for more.

Who qualifies as an inventor on a patent application? This article seeks to answer that question.

This article provides an overview of patentability, as defined by 35 U.S.C. §101.

This article discusses the importance of obtaining a registered trademark before enforcing IP rights on Amazon.

This comic strip follows the adventures of Dana, a savvy inventor who diligently seeks protection for her IP.

As the Fourth of July approaches, the night sky will soon be ablaze with vibrant fireworks displays. These dazzling shows are a beloved tradition, but have you ever wondered about the intellectual property (IP) behind these explosive creations?

This article provides an overview of the Amazon Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) program.

In an effort to address the issue of copycat products, Amazon established two options for IP rights owners to combat infringement of their IP: the Amazon Brand Registry and the Amazon Patent Evaluation Express program. This article will focus on the Amazon Brand Registry, and a follow-up article will discuss the APEX program.

This article is the fifth in our series on the technology and innovations that came about or were first majorly used during World War II. We will cover a number of incredible inventions, so make sure to take a look at our previous articles and check back for more.

How can I avoid an unsuccessful invention harvest? In this article, we will explore some things not to do when conducting an invention harvest.

How can I conduct a successful invention harvest? Join us as we explore the best practices to bear the fruits of your team's labor.

In this article we explain what an invention harvest is, and how to best prepare to hold one.