Intellectual Property Archives

The Benefits of a Provisional Patent Application for Your Hardware Startup

7 years ago

A provisional patent application early-on can be very beneficial for a hardware startup if your business goal is to either license your invention or proceed with a patent filing. Before…

When is the Best Time to Consult a Product Development Firm?

Intellectual Property, Manufacturing, Startups

8 years ago

Building a hardware business from the ground up is challenging, however an experienced product development firm on your side can help you navigate the obstacles that arise along the way.…

How to Prepare for Your First Patent Attorney Meeting

Intellectual Property, Startups

8 years ago

Most hardware startups find themselves thinking about intellectual property early-on and wondering if it is truly necessary for their invention. If you are planning to manufacture your product abroad, considering…

The Complex Relationship of Innovation and Commercialization

Intellectual Property, Manufacturing, Startups

8 years ago

Innovation and commercialization are similar yet vastly different. You can have an abundance of ideas, but having the structured process in place to bring them to fruition is key. The…

Q&A with Rob Saito of Herbavore

Intellectual Property, Manufacturing, Startups

8 years ago

We recently had the chance to talk with Rob Saito, Founder of Herbavore, along with Collin Kobayashi, 3D Innovations President and Chief 3D Officer, about the product development process and…

Hardware Startups: Can I Patent My Invention?

Intellectual Property, Startups

8 years ago

A patent for your invention is useful, in that it gives you exclusive rights to the idea/product (for twenty years), allows you to license the invention and provides a strong…

Intellectual Property: Should You Consider A Licensing Business Model?

Intellectual Property

9 years ago

In our Case Study blog post last week, Transitioning From Idea To Manufacturable Product, we discussed the ways in which we helped a client secure a licensing agreement. For many…

When It Comes To Your Startup’s IP—Timing Is Everything

Intellectual Property

9 years ago

It is always best to set up rigorous intellectual property (IP) practices from Day One, but more often than not it gets pushed to the side for ‘later’. If you…

Navigating IP on the Path to Commercialization

Intellectual Property

9 years ago

Recently, patents, and the entire patent system, have been synonymous with reform. However, the truth remains that patents are a critical factor for sustainable success. Whether you are at the…