When there is intellectual property to protect, entrepreneurs often think of patents. But what is a patent? How do you obtain a patent? What does the process entail and cost? This article explores ...

At its core, a patent is a contract between an inventor, who agrees to disclose detailed information about their invention to the public, and the state, which grants them exclusive rights to that ...

A patent search isn’t just about the search results. It’s about the strategy that comes from understanding them. Most people think a patent search ...

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we will explore the age-old question about whether it is best to keep an innovation as a trade secret or if it makes sense to seek patent protection. And while this ...

If your company has just been named in a patent infringement lawsuit, you may be facing an unfamiliar and high-stakes process. Patent litigation is unlike most commercial disputes—it involves complex ...

As a sports bettor, you’ve probably wondered: What is a patent bet? It’s a popular bet type that offers seven ways to win from three picks. You can use this in various sports, including football and ...

When Justice Joseph Story said in 1841 that patent cases are closer than any other kind to “the metaphysics of law,” he could have been speaking for the frustrated jurist or patent clerk of any era.

Patent reforms could address a problem that’s been driving rising prescription drug costs and create a more competitive ...

In today’s innovation-led economy, businesses developing intellectual property (‘IP’) have a valuable opportunity to reduce ...