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Design patents are part of strong intellectual property strategy.

The Power of Design Patent Protection for Inventors

February 21, 2021

Intellectual Property, Product Development, Startups

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…

Intellectual property overview for product development and commercialization.

Intellectual Property — Protecting Your Idea and Invention

January 20, 2021

Intellectual Property, Product Development, Startups

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Intellectual property (IP) is an area that often seems murky and convoluted to inventors; thus, it is pushed to the bottom of the proverbial “to-do” list. However, intellectual property is…

Patent protection is critical for your invention and startup.

The Benefits of Patent Protection for Startups

August 24, 2020

Intellectual Property, Product Development, Startups

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Patent protection in today’s business landscape is imperative. Patents play an integral part in protecting an invention—from the exterior aesthetics to the internal technology. Having a patent for your invention…

An entrepreneurs guide to the first product development meeting.

An Entrepreneurs Guide to Your First Product Development Meeting

July 31, 2020

Intellectual Property, Product Development, Startups

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Meeting with a product development firm is an exciting time for entrepreneurs—it’s equally exciting for us too. The chance to sit down with professional designers to talk about your product…

Tips and insight to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic business landscape.

Tips to Navigate the Changing COVID-19 Pandemic Business Landscape

July 16, 2020

Intellectual Property, Manufacturing, Product Development, Startups

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Whether you are launching a startup or pivoting your current one, one thing is certain, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a business landscape that we have never seen before. This…

World IP Day 2020 is a time to learn about the role intellectual property plays on the future.

World IP Day 2020 | Shaping the Future Together

April 26, 2020

Intellectual Property, Product Development

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World IP Day is April 26th and it’s a time to learn about the expansive world of Intellectual Property and how IP shapes the future by encouraging innovation and creativity.…

New product development takes an idea and moves it through the development process which ends with successful commercialization.

New Product Development | How to Get Started

January 31, 2020

Intellectual Property, Manufacturing, Product Development, Startups

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New Product Development (NPD) is the process that takes a product from conception to market. This new product is meant to fill a consumer demand in the marketplace. New product…

Patents are key to intellectual property protection for hardware startups.

Intellectual Property Protection | The Basics for Startups

January 23, 2020

Intellectual Property, Product Development, Startups

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From the record number of patents issued in 2019, one thing is clear, intellectual property protection continues to be a cornerstone of businesses both big and small. “2019 saw a…

Patents offer intellectual property protection to hardware startups.

Design Patents and Utility Patents for Startups

June 10, 2019

Intellectual Property, Startups

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Patents, copyrights and trademarks are all forms of intellectual property. For the purpose of this piece, patents — particularly design patents and utility patents — will be the focus of…

Intellectual property protection for startups during the manufacturing phase is necessary.

Intellectual Property Protection During Manufacturing

May 17, 2019

Manufacturing, Product Development, Startups

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Protecting intellectual property (IP) is important to any business, but especially so when you are launching a startup. Often your IP’s security can mean the difference between a viable business…

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