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Great product design focuses on user-centered deisgn and DFM.

Great Product Design Has These Two Things

Manufacturing, Product Development, Startups

4 years ago

When it comes to product design no one wants to design a mediocre product—we all strive for excellence. However, great product design isn’t as quick or easy as it may…

A complete step-by-step guide to the product development process for entrepreneurs.

A Step-by-Step Guide to the Product Development Process

Product Development, Startups, Uncategorized

4 years ago

Traditionally when people talk about product development stages there are typically five to seven stages. No matter the exact number of stages though, the product development process always includes the…

how to protect your startup's intellectual property early-on.

Five Ways to Protect Your Startup’s Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property, Product Development, Startups

4 years ago

Intellectual property is, in essence, the backbone of a startup. A solid IP strategy protects a business’ original ideas, designs, inventions, and creative works. It is a means to protect…

Top benefits of having a growth mindset for entrepreneurs and inventors.

5 Benefits of a Growth Mindset for Entrepreneurs

Product Development, Startups

4 years ago

A growth mindset for entrepreneurs is a must. We have all heard about growth mindset when it comes to students and their education, however this mindset stretches far beyond school…

Four things to consider when 3D printing a prototype during product development.

3D Printing a Prototype: Four Things to Consider

3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping, Manufacturing, Product Development, Startups

4 years ago

Prototyping is the bread and butter for 3D printing technology. For years, 3D printing has been synonymous with the prototyping phase of product development. It has not been until recent…

Intellectual property strategy for startups for World IP Day.

Including Trademarks & Copyrights in Your Intellectual Property Strategy

Intellectual Property, Product Development

4 years ago

With World IP Day coming up on April 26th, and the theme being “Taking your Ideas to Market”, we thought that we would dive into the world of intellectual property…

Prepare your business for the unexpected and evolving business landscape now.

3 Ways to Prepare Your Business for the Unexpected

Manufacturing, Product Development, Startups

4 years ago

The past year has shown us that a pandemic can halt global manufacturing, a cargo ship can block a canal causing a logistics nightmare and consumer demand can change overnight.…

Here we discuss developing a product idea and the basics for the launch of your startup.

Developing a Product and Starting a Business? First, Start Here.

Intellectual Property, Product Development, Startups

4 years ago

You are ready to build that product idea you have been dreaming about and launch your startup, but you aren’t exactly sure where to start. Start here! This blog post…

Here we discuss business ideas 2021 for entrepreneurs.

Kick It into High Gear – Business Ideas 2021

Intellectual Property, Product Development, Startups

4 years ago

Let’s dive into business ideas 2021 edition. We are officially three months into 2021 and if you have been thinking about starting a business this year, now is the time…

Design patents are part of strong intellectual property strategy.

The Power of Design Patent Protection for Inventors

Intellectual Property, Product Development, Startups

4 years ago

Design patent protection should be part of your intellectual property strategy. When you think of patent protection, often the first type of patent you think of are utility patents. A…

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