When there is intellectual property to protect, entrepreneurs often think of patents. But what is a patent? How do you obtain a patent? What does the process entail and cost? This article explores ...

As a business-savvy medical device executive, you likely are well versed on the value of utility patents. But are you aware that a design patent for your product can be an equally important component ...

“Before filing, every inventor should pause and ask these seven questions. Doing so doesn’t just improve your odds of getting a patent granted, but it also strengthens your ability to enforce, license ...

March 27, 2025 - Standard-essential patents (SEPs) are highly valued in any patent portfolio. To build a robust SEP portfolio, it is critical to follow practices that survive the Examiner's scrutiny ...

At its core, a patent is a contract between an inventor, who agrees to disclose detailed information about their invention to the public, and the state, which grants them exclusive rights to that ...

Firms reflect on how they’re managing their design patent practices as brands seek to enforce their rights at the Northern District of Illinois and beyond Design patent litigation has spiked in recent ...