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Patent protection is critical for your invention and startup.

The Benefits of Patent Protection for Startups

August 24, 2020

Intellectual Property, Product Development, Startups

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…

Tips to developing a new PPE product for COVID-19.

Innovation & Disruption | Developing New PPE Products

June 26, 2020

Intellectual Property, Manufacturing, Product Development, Startups

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Change brings opportunity, and we have seen many entrepreneurs branching out into the realm of new PPE products due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from the face shield frames, a…

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.…

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…

Patent drawings are essential for a strong patent application.

Patent Drawings — Essential for a Strong Application

September 26, 2019

Intellectual Property, Startups

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When it comes to filing a patent for your invention, patent drawings are an absolute must. These drawings provide you with the ability to disclose all details and functions of…

Questions to ask potential product development partners.

Questions for Potential Product Development Partners

June 30, 2019

Product Development, Startups

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Product development partners are a great way to team up with knowledgeable experts that can help make your product idea a reality. Often, entrepreneurs don’t have all the skills or…

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…

This is what inventors need to know about licensing agreements.

Licensing Agreement Basics for Startups

April 23, 2019

Intellectual Property, Manufacturing, Product Development, Startups

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For many inventors a licensing agreement is often a great option since it lets them develop a product, but then puts the expenses associated with commercialization on a more experienced…

3D design and 3D models are critical for efficient manufacturing.

The Importance of 3D Design for (Efficient) Manufacturing

January 24, 2019

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

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When you are ready to take your prototype and turn it into a real-world product, be sure that your 3D design files are also ready to go. A CAD file…

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