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An Entrepreneurs Guide to Your First Product Development Meeting

July 31, 2020

Intellectual Property, Product Development, Startups

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…

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…

Patent protection is critical for startup success.

Innovation and Patent Protection for Startups

February 7, 2019

Intellectual Property, Startups

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Patent protection is critical for startups today—technology and globalization have made it easier than ever to find, steal and patent invention ideas. Patents provide you with a way to protect…

New Partnership with the Hawaii State Bar Association

August 24, 2018

Intellectual Property, Product Development

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We are excited to announce a new partnership — 3D Innovations has partnered with the Hawaii State Bar Association. HSBA members have access to a range of discounted products and…

Intellectual Property Strategies for Hardware Startups

January 30, 2018

Intellectual Property, Startups

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Intellectual property (IP) protection is an important consideration for any startup, and possibly even more so for hardware startups. Technology and globalization have made it even easier for companies to…

FAQ: The Basics of Intellectual Property and Manufacturing

December 20, 2017

Intellectual Property, Manufacturing, Product Development, Startups

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First-time entrepreneurs, and even seasoned entrepreneurs, have questions when it comes to protecting their intellectual property (IP) and moving forward with manufacturing. No two products are alike; therefore, a custom-tailored…

The Benefits of a Provisional Patent Application for Your Hardware Startup

September 21, 2017

Intellectual Property, Startups

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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…

How to Prepare for Your First Patent Attorney Meeting

June 29, 2017

Intellectual Property, Startups

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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…

Hardware Startups: Can I Patent My Invention?

August 29, 2016

Intellectual Property, Startups

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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…

An Entrepreneurs Guide to Your First Product Development Meeting

Intellectual Property Protection | The Basics for Startups

Design Patents and Utility Patents for Startups

Innovation and Patent Protection for Startups

New Partnership with the Hawaii State Bar Association

Intellectual Property Strategies for Hardware Startups

FAQ: The Basics of Intellectual Property and Manufacturing

The Benefits of a Provisional Patent Application for Your Hardware Startup

How to Prepare for Your First Patent Attorney Meeting

Hardware Startups: Can I Patent My Invention?

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